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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 Rio Grande	Soccer	1283463	72.98	--	26581	34323	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,283,463 61.8% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
2	University of Rio Grande	Basketball	1001095	72.98	--	26581	34323	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1,001,095 333.4% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
3	Oakland City University	Basketball	700000	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $700,000 0.0% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
4	Point Park University	Golf	693158	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $693,158 63,785.5% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
5	University of Rio Grande	Other Sports	611221	72.98	--	26581	34323	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $611,221 22.0% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
6	University of Rio Grande	Volleyball	596706	72.98	--	26581	34323	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $596,706 32.0% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
7	University of Rio Grande	Baseball	572075	72.98	--	26581	34323	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $572,075 81.0% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
8	University of Rio Grande	Softball	453725	72.98	--	26581	34323	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $453,725 60.2% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
9	University of Rio Grande	Wrestling	332070	72.98	--	26581	34323	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $332,070 5.2% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
10	University of Rio Grande	Golf	325285	72.98	--	26581	34323	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $325,285 511.1% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
11	University of Rio Grande	Track and Field (Outdoor)	309544	72.98	--	26581	34323	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $309,544 0.3% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
12	University of Rio Grande	Cross Country	304861	72.98	--	26581	34323	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $304,861 52.7% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
13	University of Rio Grande	Bowling	272416	72.98	--	26581	34323	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $272,416 100.6% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
14	University of Rio Grande	Track and Field (Indoor)	203960	72.98	--	26581	34323	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $203,960 18.2% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
15	Shawnee State University	Other Sports	71335	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $71,335 2,533.3% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
16	Brescia University	Basketball	43761	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $43,761 20.9% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
17	Shawnee State University	Volleyball	32354	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $32,354 480.7% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
18	Shawnee State University	Golf	31997	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $31,997 26.5% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
19	Shawnee State University	Basketball	26803	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $26,803 189.5% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
20	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Football	24779	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $24,779 91.7% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
21	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Basketball	24357	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $24,357 466.2% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
22	Alice Lloyd College	Basketball	23155	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $23,155 46.0% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
23	Shawnee State University	Soccer	18939	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $18,939 54.1% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
24	Brescia University	Soccer	18098	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $18,098 325.3% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
25	Brescia University	Golf	17951	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $17,951 33.4% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
26	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Volleyball	16710	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $16,710 656.1% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
27	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Golf	16680	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $16,680 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
28	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Equestrian	15878	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports $15,878 7.6% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
29	Shawnee State University	Swimming	15108	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $15,108 156.9% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
30	Brescia University	Baseball	14167	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $14,167 327.1% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
31	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Softball	13352	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $13,352 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
32	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Soccer	13229	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $13,229 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
33	Point Park University	Softball	11765	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $11,765 2.6% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
34	Oakland City University	Soccer	10962	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $10,962 0.0% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
35	Point Park University	Baseball	10683	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $10,683 111.1% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
36	Brescia University	Softball	9932	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $9,932 1.6% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
37	Shawnee State University	Tennis	9528	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $9,528 17.6% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
38	Alice Lloyd College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	9087	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $9,087 44.2% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
39	Alice Lloyd College	Golf	9083	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,083 1,482.5% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
40	Alice Lloyd College	Cross Country	8382	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $8,382 172.3% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
41	Brescia University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7517	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $7,517 52.4% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
42	Oakland City University	Other Sports	6605	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $6,605 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
43	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Cross Country	6277	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $6,277 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
44	Alice Lloyd College	Soccer	5833	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $5,833 49.7% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
45	Alice Lloyd College	Softball	5292	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $5,292 1,102.7% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
46	Point Park University	Other Sports	5221	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $5,221 38.3% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
47	Shawnee State University	Softball	5150	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $5,150 59.3% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
48	Brescia University	Volleyball	5055	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $5,055 308.0% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
49	Brescia University	Tennis	4669	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $4,669 4.6% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
50	Shawnee State University	Bowling	4482	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $4,482 88.2% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
51	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Track and Field (Indoor)	3138	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,138 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
52	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	2868	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $2,868 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
53	Point Park University	Volleyball	2254	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $2,254 80.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
54	Shawnee State University	Cross Country	2188	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $2,188 104.1% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
55	Shawnee State University	Baseball	1827	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $1,827 95.9% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
56	Brescia University	Other Sports	1425	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $1,425 79.6% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
57	Oakland City University	Cross Country	624	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $624 0.0% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
58	Indiana University-East	Basketball	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
59	Indiana University-East	Golf	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
60	Indiana University-East	Soccer	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
61	Indiana University-East	Tennis	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
62	Indiana University-East	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
63	Indiana University-East	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
64	Indiana University-East	Cross Country	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
65	Indiana University-East	Volleyball	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
66	Indiana University-East	Other Sports	0	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
67	Indiana University-Kokomo	Baseball	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
68	Indiana University-Kokomo	Basketball	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
69	Indiana University-Kokomo	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
70	Indiana University-Kokomo	Golf	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
71	Indiana University-Kokomo	Soccer	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
72	Indiana University-Kokomo	Tennis	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
73	Indiana University-Kokomo	Volleyball	0	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
74	Indiana University-Southeast	Baseball	0	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
75	Indiana University-Southeast	Basketball	0	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
76	Indiana University-Southeast	Softball	0	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
77	Indiana University-Southeast	Tennis	0	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
78	Indiana University-Southeast	Volleyball	0	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
79	Midway University	Baseball	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
80	Midway University	Basketball	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
81	Midway University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
82	Midway University	Football	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
83	Midway University	Golf	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
84	Midway University	Soccer	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
85	Midway University	Softball	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
86	Midway University	Swimming	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
87	Midway University	Tennis	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
88	Midway University	Volleyball	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
89	Midway University	Wrestling	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
90	Midway University	Other Sports	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
91	Midway University	Archery	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
92	Midway University	Bowling	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
93	Midway University	Equestrian	0	95.14	1,050 – 1,210	24739	40738	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Midway University Midway, KY Found in Midway, Midway University accepts 95% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Midway University currently receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued their studies at Midway University after completing their......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,738
94	Oakland City University	Baseball	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
95	Oakland City University	Golf	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
96	Oakland City University	Softball	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
97	Oakland City University	Tennis	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
98	Oakland City University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
99	Oakland City University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
100	Oakland City University	Volleyball	0	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
101	Ohio Christian University	Baseball	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
102	Ohio Christian University	Basketball	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
103	Ohio Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian 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 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
104	Ohio Christian University	Golf	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
105	Ohio Christian University	Soccer	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
106	Ohio Christian University	Softball	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
107	Ohio Christian University	Volleyball	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
108	Ohio Christian University	Other Sports	0	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
109	Oakland City University	Football	-30	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
110	Alice Lloyd College	Baseball	-683	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
111	Point Park University	Basketball	-2355	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
112	Alice Lloyd College	Volleyball	-7018	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
113	Shawnee State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-14947	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
114	Shawnee State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-14947	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
115	Point Park University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-45498	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
116	Point Park University	Soccer	-671727	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Soccer

$1,283,463 61.8%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Basketball

$1,001,095 333.4%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Basketball

$700,000 0.0%

68.2%

860 – 1,140

$12,268

$43,190

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Golf

$693,158 63,785.5%

96.9%

1,030 – 1,260

$25,477

$36,906

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Other Sports

$611,221 22.0%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Volleyball

$596,706 32.0%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Baseball

$572,075 81.0%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Softball

$453,725 60.2%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Wrestling

$332,070 5.2%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Golf

$325,285 511.1%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – River States

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$309,544 0.3%

73.0%

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$26,581

$34,323

$1,283,463
61.8%

$1,001,095
333.4%

$700,000
0.0%

$693,158
63,785.5%

$611,221
22.0%

$596,706
32.0%

$572,075
81.0%

$453,725
60.2%

$332,070
5.2%

$325,285
511.1%

$309,544
0.3%

$304,861
52.7%

$272,416
100.6%

$203,960
18.2%

$71,335
2,533.3%

$43,761
20.9%

$32,354
480.7%

$31,997
26.5%