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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	Grambling State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1222952	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1,222,952 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
2	Southern University and A & M College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1057684	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1,057,684 19.1% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
3	Alabama A & M University	Football	744185	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $744,185 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
4	Grambling State University	Baseball	729009	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $729,009 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
5	Alabama A & M University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	577073	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $577,073 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
6	Grambling State University	Basketball	510894	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $510,894 51,089,300.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
7	Alabama A & M University	Basketball	449293	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $449,293 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
8	Southern University and A & M College	Golf	443232	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $443,232 Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
9	Grambling State University	Bowling	298627	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $298,627 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
10	Southern University and A & M College	Tennis	296477	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $296,477 1,653.0% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
11	Mississippi Valley State University	Basketball	268676	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $268,676 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
12	Southern University and A & M College	Bowling	155617	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $155,617 16.1% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
13	Texas Southern University	Baseball	134578	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $134,578 16.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
14	Grambling State University	Tennis	123823	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $123,823 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
15	Grambling State University	Volleyball	118908	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $118,908 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
16	Texas Southern University	Softball	104434	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $104,434 16.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
17	Texas Southern University	Volleyball	100260	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $100,260 78.8% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
18	Alabama A & M University	Soccer	93573	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $93,573 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
19	Texas Southern University	Soccer	17034	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $17,034 16.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
20	Texas Southern University	Basketball	7239	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $7,239 16.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
21	Alabama State University	Baseball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
22	Alabama State University	Basketball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
23	Alabama State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
24	Alabama State University	Football	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
25	Alabama State University	Golf	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
26	Alabama State University	Soccer	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
27	Alabama State University	Softball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
28	Alabama State University	Tennis	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
29	Alabama State University	Volleyball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
30	Alabama State University	Bowling	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
31	Alcorn State University	Baseball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
32	Alcorn State University	Basketball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
33	Alcorn State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
34	Alcorn State University	Football	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
35	Alcorn State University	Soccer	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
36	Alcorn State University	Softball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
37	Alcorn State University	Tennis	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
38	Alcorn State University	Volleyball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
39	Bethune-Cookman University	Baseball	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
40	Bethune-Cookman University	Basketball	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
41	Bethune-Cookman University	Football	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
42	Bethune-Cookman University	Golf	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
43	Bethune-Cookman University	Softball	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
44	Bethune-Cookman University	Tennis	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
45	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
46	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
47	Bethune-Cookman University	Cross Country	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
48	Bethune-Cookman University	Volleyball	0	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
49	Jackson State University	Baseball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
50	Jackson State University	Basketball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
51	Jackson State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
52	Jackson State University	Football	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
53	Jackson State University	Soccer	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
54	Jackson State University	Softball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
55	Jackson State University	Tennis	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
56	Jackson State University	Volleyball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
57	Jackson State University	Bowling	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
58	Mississippi Valley State University	Baseball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
59	Mississippi Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
60	Mississippi Valley State University	Football	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
61	Mississippi Valley State University	Soccer	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
62	Mississippi Valley State University	Softball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
63	Mississippi Valley State University	Tennis	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
64	Mississippi Valley State University	Volleyball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
65	Prairie View A & M University	Baseball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
66	Prairie View A & M University	Basketball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
67	Prairie View A & M University	Football	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
68	Prairie View A & M University	Golf	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
69	Prairie View A & M University	Soccer	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
70	Prairie View A & M University	Softball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
71	Prairie View A & M University	Tennis	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
72	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
73	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
74	Prairie View A & M University	Cross Country	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
75	Prairie View A & M University	Volleyball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
76	Prairie View A & M University	Bowling	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
77	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Baseball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
78	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Basketball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
79	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
80	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Football	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
81	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Golf	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
82	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Soccer	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
83	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Softball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
84	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Volleyball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
85	Alabama A & M University	Golf	-11501	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
86	Southern University and A & M College	Football	-24673	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
87	Texas Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-26088	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
88	Texas Southern University	Bowling	-37507	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
89	Southern University and A & M College	Volleyball	-60137	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
90	Alabama A & M University	Tennis	-89299	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
91	Alabama A & M University	Bowling	-92780	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
92	Texas Southern University	Football	-98402	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
93	Southern University and A & M College	Soccer	-104497	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
94	Texas Southern University	Golf	-115663	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
95	Southern University and A & M College	Softball	-155233	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
96	Alabama A & M University	Softball	-173799	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
97	Southern University and A & M College	Baseball	-294130	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
98	Alabama A & M University	Baseball	-319671	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
99	Grambling State University	Softball	-417119	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
100	Alabama A & M University	Volleyball	-490726	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
101	Grambling State University	Soccer	-504877	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
102	Southern University and A & M College	Basketball	-773747	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
103	Grambling State University	Football	-2082217	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$1,222,952 0.0%

23.7%

890 – 1,040

$19,092

$25,589

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$1,057,684 19.1%

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Football

$744,185 0.0%

66.2%

840 – 1,040

$14,064

$27,851

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Baseball

$729,009 0.0%

23.7%

890 – 1,040

$19,092

$25,589

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$577,073

66.2%

840 – 1,040

$14,064

$27,851

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$510,894 51,089,300.0%

23.7%

890 – 1,040

$19,092

$25,589

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$449,293 0.0%

66.2%

840 – 1,040

$14,064

$27,851

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Golf

$443,232

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Bowling

$298,627 0.0%

23.7%

890 – 1,040

$19,092

$25,589

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Tennis

$296,477 1,653.0%

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$268,676 0.0%

51.2%

760 – 970

$12,304

$25,817

$1,222,952
0.0%

$1,057,684
19.1%

$744,185
0.0%

$729,009
0.0%

$510,894
51,089,300.0%

$449,293
0.0%

$298,627
0.0%

$296,477
1,653.0%

$268,676
0.0%

$155,617
16.1%

$134,578
16.0%

$123,823
0.0%

$118,908
0.0%

$104,434
16.0%

$100,260
78.8%

$93,573
0.0%