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This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Football	86412123	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $86,412,123 1.3% Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
2	University of Georgia	Football	64725465	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $64,725,465 22.6% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
3	Auburn University	Football	60327143	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $60,327,143 11.7% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
4	University of Florida	Football	52213537	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $52,213,537 2.1% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
5	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Football	49646817	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $49,646,817 0.8% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
6	Texas A&M University-College Station	Football	40194992	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $40,194,992 7.7% Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
7	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Football	30936764	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $30,936,764 19.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
8	University of Arkansas	Football	29501084	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $29,501,084 4.9% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
9	The University of Alabama	Football	26427342	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $26,427,342 42.5% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
10	University of Georgia	Tennis	20028973	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $20,028,973 1,068.4% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
11	University of Mississippi	Football	18138117	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $18,138,117 11.9% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
12	University of Georgia	Softball	11737273	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $11,737,273 699.4% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
13	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Basketball	9178392	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $9,178,392 1,214.2% Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
14	The University of Alabama	Basketball	5956028	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $5,956,028 23.2% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
15	University of Georgia	Baseball	4555613	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $4,555,613 231.9% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
16	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Basketball	3475912	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $3,475,912 3.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
17	University of Arkansas	Basketball	2181687	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $2,181,687 427.5% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
18	University of Georgia	Basketball	1173329	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1,173,329 167.8% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
19	University of Mississippi	Baseball	1061643	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $1,061,643 34.7% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
20	Auburn University	Basketball	203323	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $203,323 164.9% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
21	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
22	Mississippi State University	Baseball	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
23	Mississippi State University	Basketball	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
24	Mississippi State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
25	Mississippi State University	Football	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
26	Mississippi State University	Golf	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
27	Mississippi State University	Soccer	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
28	Mississippi State University	Softball	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
29	Mississippi State University	Tennis	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
30	Mississippi State University	Volleyball	0	77.64	1,090 – 1,350	16480	43487	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
31	The University of Alabama	Gymnastics	0	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
32	The University of Alabama	Rowing	0	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
33	The University of Alabama	Soccer	0	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
34	The University of Alabama	Softball	0	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
35	The University of Alabama	Volleyball	0	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
36	University of Kentucky	Baseball	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
37	University of Kentucky	Basketball	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
38	University of Kentucky	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
39	University of Kentucky	Football	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
40	University of Kentucky	Golf	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
41	University of Kentucky	Gymnastics	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
42	University of Kentucky	Rifle	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
43	University of Kentucky	Soccer	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
44	University of Kentucky	Softball	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
45	University of Kentucky	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
46	University of Kentucky	Tennis	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
47	University of Kentucky	Volleyball	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
48	University of Kentucky	Other Sports	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
49	University of Mississippi	Basketball	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
50	University of Mississippi	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
51	University of Mississippi	Golf	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
52	University of Mississippi	Rifle	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
53	University of Mississippi	Soccer	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
54	University of Mississippi	Softball	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
55	University of Mississippi	Tennis	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
56	University of Mississippi	Volleyball	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
57	University of Missouri-Columbia	Baseball	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
58	University of Missouri-Columbia	Basketball	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
59	University of Missouri-Columbia	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
60	University of Missouri-Columbia	Football	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
61	University of Missouri-Columbia	Golf	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
62	University of Missouri-Columbia	Gymnastics	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
63	University of Missouri-Columbia	Soccer	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
64	University of Missouri-Columbia	Softball	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
65	University of Missouri-Columbia	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
66	University of Missouri-Columbia	Tennis	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
67	University of Missouri-Columbia	Volleyball	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
68	University of Missouri-Columbia	Wrestling	0	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
69	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Baseball	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
70	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Golf	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
71	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Soccer	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
72	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Softball	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
73	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
74	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Tennis	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
75	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Volleyball	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
76	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Beach Volleyball	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
77	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Equestrian	0	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	26068	50621	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
78	Vanderbilt University	Baseball	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
79	Vanderbilt University	Basketball	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
80	Vanderbilt University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
81	Vanderbilt University	Football	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
82	Vanderbilt University	Golf	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
83	Vanderbilt University	Lacrosse	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
84	Vanderbilt University	Soccer	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
85	Vanderbilt University	Swimming	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
86	Vanderbilt University	Tennis	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
87	Vanderbilt University	Cross Country	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
88	Vanderbilt University	Bowling	0	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
89	University of Florida	Basketball	-600279	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
90	The University of Alabama	Tennis	-748847	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
91	The University of Alabama	Golf	-872481	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
92	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Beach Volleyball	-1434045	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
93	The University of Alabama	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-1599925	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
94	University of Georgia	Gymnastics	-1689001	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
95	University of Florida	Golf	-1746370	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
96	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Baseball	-1968332	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
97	University of Georgia	Volleyball	-2035893	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
98	University of Arkansas	Gymnastics	-2081234	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
99	University of Florida	Soccer	-2163534	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
100	University of Georgia	Golf	-2186155	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
101	University of Florida	Softball	-2301061	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
102	University of Arkansas	Volleyball	-2308395	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
103	Auburn University	Gymnastics	-2320929	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
104	The University of Alabama	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-2324744	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
105	Texas A&M University-College Station	Soccer	-2333884	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
106	Auburn University	Soccer	-2387965	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
107	University of Arkansas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-2388166	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
108	University of Florida	Gymnastics	-2396998	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
109	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Soccer	-2436371	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
110	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Golf	-2517953	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
111	University of Arkansas	Baseball	-2533017	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
112	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Volleyball	-2550878	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
113	Auburn University	Equestrian	-2566571	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
114	Texas A&M University-College Station	Volleyball	-2578124	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
115	University of Florida	Lacrosse	-2583750	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
116	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Tennis	-2584422	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
117	Auburn University	Volleyball	-2593417	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
118	University of Arkansas	Tennis	-2606613	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
119	University of Florida	Volleyball	-2611923	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
120	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Gymnastics	-2649769	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
121	Auburn University	Softball	-2666947	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
122	University of Florida	Baseball	-2697898	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
123	University of Georgia	Soccer	-2743358	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
124	Texas A&M University-College Station	Equestrian	-2783011	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
125	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Soccer	-2783552	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
126	Texas A&M University-College Station	Tennis	-2791138	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
127	University of Florida	Tennis	-2872845	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
128	University of Georgia	Equestrian	-2913939	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
129	Auburn University	Tennis	-2994288	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
130	University of Arkansas	Golf	-3010915	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
131	Texas A&M University-College Station	Golf	-3061606	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
132	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Golf	-3113156	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
133	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-3200187	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
134	Auburn University	Golf	-3205809	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
135	University of Arkansas	Soccer	-3251247	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
136	Texas A&M University-College Station	Softball	-3297742	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
137	University of Arkansas	Softball	-3301866	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
138	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Volleyball	-3322732	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
139	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Softball	-3419561	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
140	University of Georgia	Swimming	-3436697	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
141	Texas A&M University-College Station	Baseball	-3552768	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
142	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Softball	-3562101	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
143	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Baseball	-3604865	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
144	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Tennis	-3822630	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
145	University of Georgia	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-4005697	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
146	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Rowing	-4043054	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
147	Auburn University	Baseball	-4110340	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
148	The University of Alabama	Baseball	-4424063	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
149	Texas A&M University-College Station	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-4482031	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
150	University of Florida	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-4582096	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
151	Auburn University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-4726687	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
152	Auburn University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-5669424	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students 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 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
153	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-6566885	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
154	Texas A&M University-College Station	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7007317	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station 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 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
155	University of Florida	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7136389	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11521	56398	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
156	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7300018	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
157	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Basketball	-7536504	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21808	49218	#157 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
158	Texas A&M University-College Station	Basketball	-8288051	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#158 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
159	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-8339053	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#159 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
160	University of Arkansas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-10201318	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#160 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686

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$86,412,123 1.3%

41.6%

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$20,885

$47,782

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$64,725,465 22.6%

37.2%

1,250 – 1,430

$16,303

$57,565

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$60,327,143 11.7%

45.9%

1,250 – 1,400

$24,524

$54,629

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$52,213,537 2.1%

24.2%

1,330 – 1,480

$11,521

$56,398

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$49,646,817 0.8%

73.3%

1,180 – 1,370

$21,808

$49,218

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$40,194,992 7.7%

57.3%

1,170 – 1,400

$21,610

$59,386

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

Football

$30,936,764 19.7%

60.2%

1,200 – 1,390

$26,068

$50,621

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$29,501,084 4.9%

74.3%

1,070 – 1,290

$17,475

$49,686

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

Football

$26,427,342 42.5%

76.7%

1,110 – 1,370

$21,761

$52,233

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

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$20,028,973 1,068.4%

37.2%

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$16,303

$57,565

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southeastern Conference

Football

$18,138,117 11.9%

96.6%

1,060 – 1,310

$14,946

$45,336

$86,412,123
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$64,725,465
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$29,501,084
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$26,427,342
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$11,737,273
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$9,178,392
1,214.2%

$5,956,028
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$4,555,613
231.9%

$3,475,912
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$2,181,687
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$1,173,329
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