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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	Olivet Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	703450	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $703,450 118.6% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
2	Olivet Nazarene University	Soccer	406911	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $406,911 2.8% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
3	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Baseball	317790	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $317,790 3.5% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
4	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Lacrosse	257279	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $257,279 6.4% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
5	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Tennis	162627	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $162,627 4.7% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
6	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Soccer	162267	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $162,267 45.6% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
7	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Golf	124706	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $124,706 13.8% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
8	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Football	123907	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $123,907 21.1% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
9	Olivet Nazarene University	Golf	108877	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $108,877 24.2% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
10	Southern Nazarene University	Golf	108798	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $108,798 124.6% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
11	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Basketball	95559	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $95,559 23.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
12	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Bowling	86820	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $86,820 22.2% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
13	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	86079	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $86,079 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
14	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Baseball	81283	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $81,283 29.5% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
15	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Softball	79928	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $79,928 40.1% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
16	Olivet Nazarene University	Volleyball	78410	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $78,410 182.6% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
17	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Soccer	77734	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $77,734 30.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
18	Olivet Nazarene University	Swimming	75730	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $75,730 157.6% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
19	Southern Nazarene University	Softball	74367	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $74,367 316.9% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
20	Southern Nazarene University	Basketball	73869	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $73,869 66.4% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
21	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Golf	71685	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $71,685 23.8% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
22	Southern Nazarene University	Equestrian	70073	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports $70,073 3.5% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
23	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Other Sports	55146	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $55,146 36.9% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
24	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	48763	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $48,763 46.2% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
25	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Volleyball	38558	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $38,558 37.0% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
26	Trevecca Nazarene University	Softball	30080	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $30,080 53.5% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
27	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Other Sports	27118	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $27,118 386.9% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
28	Trevecca Nazarene University	Cross Country	13468	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $13,468 288.8% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
29	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Weight Lifting	13092	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports $13,092 0.5% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
30	Olivet Nazarene University	Baseball	10587	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $10,587 94.2% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
31	Point Loma Nazarene University	Tennis	9935	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $9,935 94.4% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
32	Southern Nazarene University	Bowling	9189	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $9,189 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
33	Trevecca Nazarene University	Soccer	8548	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $8,548 52.6% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
34	Point Loma Nazarene University	Soccer	7283	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $7,283 10.5% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
35	Point Loma Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7156	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $7,156 64.4% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
36	Point Loma Nazarene University	Basketball	4102	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $4,102 264.6% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
37	Point Loma Nazarene University	Golf	3150	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $3,150 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
38	Trevecca Nazarene University	Golf	671	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $671 77.4% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
39	Eastern Nazarene College	Baseball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
40	Eastern Nazarene College	Basketball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
41	Eastern Nazarene College	Golf	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
42	Eastern Nazarene College	Soccer	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
43	Eastern Nazarene College	Softball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
44	Eastern Nazarene College	Tennis	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
45	Eastern Nazarene College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
46	Eastern Nazarene College	Cross Country	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
47	Eastern Nazarene College	Volleyball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
48	Northwest Nazarene University	Baseball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
49	Northwest Nazarene University	Basketball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
50	Northwest Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
51	Northwest Nazarene University	Golf	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
52	Northwest Nazarene University	Soccer	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
53	Northwest Nazarene University	Softball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
54	Northwest Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
55	Point Loma Nazarene University	Baseball	0	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
56	Point Loma Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
57	Trevecca Nazarene University	Baseball	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
58	Trevecca Nazarene University	Basketball	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
59	Trevecca Nazarene University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
60	Trevecca Nazarene University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
61	Trevecca Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
62	Trevecca Nazarene University	Other Sports	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
63	Olivet Nazarene University	Tennis	-6400	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
64	Southern Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7538	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
65	Southern Nazarene University	Baseball	-12609	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
66	Southern Nazarene University	Other Sports	-21468	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
67	Olivet Nazarene University	Basketball	-22181	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
68	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Softball	-24279	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
69	Southern Nazarene University	Volleyball	-31636	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
70	Southern Nazarene University	Soccer	-48761	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
71	Olivet Nazarene University	Softball	-68221	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
72	Southern Nazarene University	Football	-93802	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
73	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Volleyball	-140904	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
74	Olivet Nazarene University	Football	-190724	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
75	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Basketball	-442420	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$703,450 118.6%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Soccer

$406,911 2.8%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Baseball

$317,790 3.5%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Lacrosse

$257,279 6.4%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Tennis

$162,627 4.7%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Soccer

$162,267 45.6%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$124,706 13.8%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Football

$123,907 21.1%

78.8%

940 – 1,140

$29,992

$57,433

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$108,877 24.2%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$108,798 124.6%

77.0%

930 – 1,180

$19,825

$48,255

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Church of the Nazarene

Basketball

$95,559 23.7%

78.8%

940 – 1,140

$29,992

$57,433

$703,450
118.6%

$406,911
2.8%

$317,790
3.5%

$257,279
6.4%

$162,627
4.7%

$162,267
45.6%

$124,706
13.8%

$123,907
21.1%

$108,877
24.2%

$108,798
124.6%

$95,559
23.7%

$86,820
22.2%

$81,283
29.5%

$79,928
40.1%

$78,410
182.6%

$77,734
30.7%

$75,730
157.6%