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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	Pacific Union College	Soccer	1260750	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,260,750 3,511.6% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
2	Pacific Union College	Volleyball	994854	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $994,854 12,524.8% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
3	Pacific Union College	Basketball	856409	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $856,409 1,991.7% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
4	Pacific Union College	Cross Country	394402	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $394,402 9,713.4% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
5	Southwestern Adventist University	Basketball	26411	55.52	940 – 1,180	20198	43643	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $10,653 each. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $26,411 305.9% Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
6	Southwestern Adventist University	Volleyball	7247	55.52	940 – 1,180	20198	43643	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $10,653 each. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $7,247 28.3% Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
7	Andrews University	Basketball	0	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
8	Andrews University	Soccer	0	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
9	La Sierra University	Baseball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
10	La Sierra University	Basketball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
11	La Sierra University	Soccer	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
12	La Sierra University	Softball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
13	La Sierra University	Cross Country	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
14	La Sierra University	Volleyball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
15	Oakwood University	Baseball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
16	Oakwood University	Basketball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
17	Oakwood University	Soccer	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
18	Oakwood University	Softball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
19	Oakwood University	Volleyball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
20	Union Adventist University	Basketball	0	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
21	Union Adventist University	Soccer	0	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
22	Union Adventist University	Volleyball	0	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
23	Walla Walla University	Basketball	0	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
24	Walla Walla University	Golf	0	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
25	Walla Walla University	Soccer	0	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
26	Walla Walla University	Cross Country	0	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
27	Walla Walla University	Volleyball	0	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
28	Washington Adventist University	Basketball	0	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
29	Washington Adventist University	Soccer	0	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
30	Washington Adventist University	Softball	0	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
31	Washington Adventist University	Cross Country	0	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
32	Washington Adventist University	Volleyball	0	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
33	Southwestern Adventist University	Soccer	-30576	55.52	940 – 1,180	20198	43643	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $10,653 each. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Soccer

$1,260,750 3,511.6%

42.5%

970 – 1,210

$22,799

$52,713

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Volleyball

$994,854 12,524.8%

42.5%

970 – 1,210

$22,799

$52,713

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Basketball

$856,409 1,991.7%

42.5%

970 – 1,210

$22,799

$52,713

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Cross Country

$394,402 9,713.4%

42.5%

970 – 1,210

$22,799

$52,713

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Basketball

$26,411 305.9%

55.5%

940 – 1,180

$20,198

$43,643

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Volleyball

$7,247 28.3%

55.5%

940 – 1,180

$20,198

$43,643

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Basketball

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87.4%

1,080 – 1,350

$24,874

$43,254

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Soccer

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87.4%

1,080 – 1,350

$24,874

$43,254

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Baseball

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93.3%

890 – 1,140

$28,076

$42,617

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Basketball

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93.3%

890 – 1,140

$28,076

$42,617

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Seventh Day Adventist

Soccer

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93.3%

890 – 1,140

$28,076

$42,617

$1,260,750
3,511.6%

$994,854
12,524.8%

$856,409
1,991.7%

$394,402
9,713.4%

$26,411
305.9%

$7,247
28.3%