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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	Xavier University of Louisiana	Softball	129988	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $129,988 788.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
2	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Baseball	116804	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $116,804 90.1% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
3	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Tennis	106174	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $106,174 368.1% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
4	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Basketball	97088	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $97,088 6.0% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
5	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Softball	79325	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $79,325 146.1% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
6	University of Houston-Victoria	Golf	47400	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $47,400 135.9% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
7	Our Lady of the Lake University	Baseball	43220	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $43,220 29.3% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
8	Our Lady of the Lake University	Volleyball	37366	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $37,366 34.4% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
9	University of the Southwest	Cross Country	34144	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $34,144 628.3% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
10	Xavier University of Louisiana	Basketball	30236	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $30,236 26.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
11	Our Lady of the Lake University	Other Sports	24065	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $24,065 62.5% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
12	University of the Southwest	Baseball	22338	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $22,338 77.1% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
13	Xavier University of Louisiana	Baseball	19688	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $19,688 258.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
14	Our Lady of the Lake University	Softball	19217	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $19,217 38.6% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
15	University of the Southwest	Golf	18512	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $18,512 203.0% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
16	Our Lady of the Lake University	Basketball	16608	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $16,608 58.8% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
17	University of the Southwest	Softball	15581	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $15,581 7.2% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
18	Our Lady of the Lake University	Golf	9554	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,554 28.7% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
19	Our Lady of the Lake University	Tennis	3526	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $3,526 68.8% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
20	Our Lady of the Lake University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	3423	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,423 52.0% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
21	Our Lady of the Lake University	Track and Field (Indoor)	3422	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,422 52.0% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
22	Xavier University of Louisiana	Other Sports	3269	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $3,269 92.7% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
23	University of Houston-Victoria	Softball	3153	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $3,153 70.5% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
24	University of Houston-Victoria	Soccer	3111	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $3,111 94.6% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
25	Our Lady of the Lake University	Soccer	1193	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,193 96.6% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
26	Our Lady of the Lake University	Cross Country	103	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $103 77.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
27	Huston-Tillotson University	Baseball	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
28	Huston-Tillotson University	Basketball	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
29	Huston-Tillotson University	Soccer	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
30	Huston-Tillotson University	Softball	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
31	Huston-Tillotson University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
32	Jarvis Christian University	Baseball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
33	Jarvis Christian University	Basketball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
34	Jarvis Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
35	Jarvis Christian University	Golf	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
36	Jarvis Christian University	Soccer	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
37	Jarvis Christian University	Softball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
38	Jarvis Christian University	Volleyball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
39	Jarvis Christian University	Wrestling	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
40	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Baseball	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
41	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Basketball	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
42	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Soccer	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
43	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Tennis	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
44	Paul Quinn College	Basketball	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
45	Paul Quinn College	Soccer	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
46	Paul Quinn College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
47	Paul Quinn College	Volleyball	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
48	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Baseball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
49	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Basketball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
50	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
51	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Soccer	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
52	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Softball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
53	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Tennis	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
54	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Volleyball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
55	University of Houston-Victoria	Baseball	0	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
56	Xavier University of Louisiana	Soccer	-5407	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
57	University of the Southwest	Soccer	-6114	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
58	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Soccer	-17667	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
59	Xavier University of Louisiana	Tennis	-21776	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
60	University of the Southwest	Volleyball	-29106	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
61	Xavier University of Louisiana	Volleyball	-37502	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
62	University of the Southwest	Basketball	-55355	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
63	Xavier University of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-80505	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Softball

$129,988 788.2%

69.0%

990 – 1,160

$17,874

$40,643

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Baseball

$116,804 90.1%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Tennis

$106,174 368.1%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Basketball

$97,088 6.0%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Softball

$79,325 146.1%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Golf

$47,400 135.9%

76.7%

850 – 1,010

$9,912

$44,888

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Baseball

$43,220 29.3%

72.5%

880 – 1,100

$17,961

$41,195

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$37,366 34.4%

72.5%

880 – 1,100

$17,961

$41,195

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$34,144 628.3%

75.7%

850 – 1,040

$20,438

$36,600

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Basketball

$30,236 26.2%

69.0%

990 – 1,160

$17,874

$40,643

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Red River Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$24,065 62.5%

72.5%

880 – 1,100

$17,961

$41,195

$129,988
788.2%

$116,804
90.1%

$106,174
368.1%

$97,088
6.0%

$79,325
146.1%

$47,400
135.9%

$43,220
29.3%

$37,366
34.4%

$34,144
628.3%

$30,236
26.2%

$24,065
62.5%

$22,338
77.1%

$19,688
258.0%

$19,217
38.6%

$18,512
203.0%

$16,608
58.8%

$15,581
7.2%

$9,554
28.7%