NEW 2026 Best Colleges Rankings!

NEW 2026 Hidden Gem Colleges!

2026 College Rankings

Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

About

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.

Sort by:

View as:

Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Azusa Pacific University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	137658	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $137,658 8.7% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
2	Biola University	Basketball	113056	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $113,056 122.9% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
3	Biola University	Baseball	85266	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $85,266 14,728.9% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
4	Azusa Pacific University	Basketball	60874	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $60,874 163.3% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
5	Azusa Pacific University	Baseball	43168	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $43,168 123.2% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
6	Azusa Pacific University	Tennis	42950	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $42,950 90.3% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
7	Biola University	Soccer	36784	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $36,784 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
8	Biola University	Water Polo	26054	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports $26,054 13.8% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
9	Biola University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	22388	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $22,388 1.6% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
10	Azusa Pacific University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	19577	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $19,577 10.0% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
11	Biola University	Volleyball	16444	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $16,444 16.1% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
12	Azusa Pacific University	Softball	15260	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $15,260 184.8% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
13	Azusa Pacific University	Volleyball	12142	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $12,142 511.7% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
14	Biola University	Golf	10690	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $10,690 76.2% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
15	Azusa Pacific University	Soccer	6715	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $6,715 86.4% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
16	Biola University	Softball	6332	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $6,332 99.3% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
17	Azusa Pacific University	Water Polo	1028	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports $1,028 84.8% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
18	Arizona Christian University	Baseball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
19	Arizona Christian University	Basketball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
20	Arizona Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
21	Arizona Christian University	Football	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
22	Arizona Christian University	Golf	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
23	Arizona Christian University	Soccer	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
24	Arizona Christian University	Softball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
25	Arizona Christian University	Swimming	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
26	Arizona Christian University	Tennis	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
27	Arizona Christian University	Volleyball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
28	Arizona Christian University	Wrestling	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
29	Arizona Christian University	Other Sports	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
30	Arizona Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
31	Biola University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
32	Biola University	Tennis	0	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
33	Colorado Christian University	Baseball	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
34	Colorado Christian University	Basketball	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
35	Colorado Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
36	Colorado Christian University	Golf	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
37	Colorado Christian University	Soccer	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
38	Colorado Christian University	Softball	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
39	Colorado Christian University	Volleyball	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
40	Providence Christian College	Baseball	0	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
41	Providence Christian College	Golf	0	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
42	Providence Christian College	Soccer	0	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
43	Providence Christian College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
44	Providence Christian College	Volleyball	0	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
45	Wheaton College	Baseball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
46	Wheaton College	Basketball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
47	Wheaton College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
48	Wheaton College	Football	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
49	Wheaton College	Golf	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
50	Wheaton College	Soccer	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
51	Wheaton College	Softball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
52	Wheaton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
53	Wheaton College	Tennis	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
54	Wheaton College	Volleyball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
55	Wheaton College	Wrestling	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
56	Azusa Pacific University	Gymnastics	-42	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

Resources for:

Articles

Resources for:

2026 College Rankings

Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

About

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$137,658 8.7%

79.6%

990 – 1,300

$26,117

$56,794

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Basketball

$113,056 122.9%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Baseball

$85,266 14,728.9%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Basketball

$60,874 163.3%

79.6%

990 – 1,300

$26,117

$56,794

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Baseball

$43,168 123.2%

79.6%

990 – 1,300

$26,117

$56,794

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Tennis

$42,950 90.3%

79.6%

990 – 1,300

$26,117

$56,794

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Soccer

$36,784 0.0%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Water Polo

$26,054 13.8%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$22,388 1.6%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$19,577 10.0%

79.6%

990 – 1,300

$26,117

$56,794

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Undenominational

Volleyball

$16,444 16.1%

74.8%

1,170 – 1,370

$30,510

$45,752

$137,658
8.7%

$113,056
122.9%

$85,266
14,728.9%

$60,874
163.3%

$43,168
123.2%

$42,950
90.3%

$36,784
0.0%

$26,054
13.8%

$22,388
1.6%

$19,577
10.0%

$16,444
16.1%

$15,260
184.8%

$12,142
511.7%

$10,690
76.2%

$6,715
86.4%

$6,332
99.3%

$1,028
84.8%