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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	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Baseball	945235	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $945,235 4,776.1% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
2	Ottawa University-Surprise	Basketball	602034	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $602,034 244.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
3	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	390246	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $390,246 4,874.2% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
4	Ottawa University-Surprise	Beach Volleyball	253472	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $253,472 138.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
5	Ottawa University-Surprise	Football	238281	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $238,281 117.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
6	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Volleyball	237307	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $237,307 27.3% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
7	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	231977	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $231,977 332.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
8	Ottawa University-Surprise	Golf	211639	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $211,639 555.5% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
9	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Softball	170321	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $170,321 106.8% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
10	Eastern University	Football	170031	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $170,031 Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
11	Ottawa University-Surprise	Cross Country	165193	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $165,193 69.6% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
12	Ottawa University-Surprise	Bowling	156181	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $156,181 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
13	Eastern University	Baseball	128281	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $128,281 24.6% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
14	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Other Sports	122295	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $122,295 68.7% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
15	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Indoor)	117492	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $117,492 137.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
16	Ottawa University-Surprise	Weight Lifting	114065	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports $114,065 12.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
17	Eastern University	Volleyball	101613	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $101,613 32.1% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
18	Eastern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	88434	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $88,434 16.7% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
19	Franklin College	Football	74443	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $74,443 0.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
20	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	67492	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $67,492 144.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
21	Eastern University	Soccer	62100	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $62,100 36.9% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
22	Eastern University	Lacrosse	61174	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $61,174 127.7% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
23	Ottawa University-Surprise	Tennis	54548	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $54,548 65.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
24	Eastern University	Golf	50706	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $50,706 44.7% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
25	Franklin College	Basketball	47272	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $47,272 178.9% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
26	Eastern University	Field Hockey	44452	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports $44,452 86.0% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
27	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Lacrosse	43155	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $43,155 314.4% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
28	Eastern University	Softball	38450	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $38,450 27.5% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
29	Eastern University	Basketball	35032	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $35,032 21.5% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
30	Franklin College	Baseball	33668	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $33,668 50.4% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
31	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Bowling	31165	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $31,165 2.7% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
32	Franklin College	Soccer	23479	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $23,479 558.4% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
33	University of Sioux Falls	Wrestling	21715	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $21,715 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
34	Franklin College	Softball	19887	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $19,887 25.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
35	University of Sioux Falls	Basketball	18876	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $18,876 8.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
36	Franklin College	Volleyball	16372	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $16,372 20.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
37	Franklin College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	16002	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $16,002 70.7% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
38	Eastern University	Tennis	11123	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $11,123 77.6% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
39	University of Sioux Falls	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	9522	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $9,522 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
40	Franklin College	Golf	9471	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,471 66.6% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
41	University of Sioux Falls	Volleyball	6081	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $6,081 72.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
42	University of Sioux Falls	Swimming	5967	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $5,967 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
43	Franklin College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	5562	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $5,562 73.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
44	University of Sioux Falls	Soccer	4753	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $4,753 56.3% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
45	Franklin College	Lacrosse	3447	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $3,447 20.1% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
46	Franklin College	Tennis	2865	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $2,865 66.2% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
47	University of Sioux Falls	Baseball	546	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $546 98.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
48	Simmons College of Kentucky	Basketball	0	98.19	760 – 850	19083	22732	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Simmons College of Kentucky Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 29% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 760 – 850 Avg. Net Price $19,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,732
49	University of Sioux Falls	Football	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
50	University of Sioux Falls	Golf	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
51	University of Sioux Falls	Softball	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
52	University of Sioux Falls	Tennis	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
53	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Beach Volleyball	-4026	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
54	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Soccer	-24125	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
55	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	-26099	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
56	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Tennis	-59864	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
57	Ottawa University-Surprise	Swimming	-83234	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
58	Ottawa University-Surprise	Volleyball	-93971	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
59	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Golf	-96715	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
60	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Weight Lifting	-129701	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
61	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Football	-188335	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
62	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Basketball	-305265	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
63	Ottawa University-Surprise	Other Sports	-362108	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
64	Ottawa University-Surprise	Baseball	-395457	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
65	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Wrestling	-430397	80.03	890 – 1,100	28126	49139	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
66	Ottawa University-Surprise	Soccer	-1242155	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Baseball

$945,235 4,776.1%

80.0%

890 – 1,100

$28,126

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Basketball

$602,034 244.3%

39.9%

860 – 1,080

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$390,246 4,874.2%

80.0%

890 – 1,100

$28,126

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Beach Volleyball

$253,472 138.4%

39.9%

860 – 1,080

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Football

$238,281 117.8%

39.9%

860 – 1,080

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Volleyball

$237,307 27.3%

80.0%

890 – 1,100

$28,126

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Softball

$231,977 332.8%

39.9%

860 – 1,080

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Golf

$211,639 555.5%

39.9%

860 – 1,080

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Softball

$170,321 106.8%

80.0%

890 – 1,100

$28,126

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Football

$170,031

91.0%

1,020 – 1,190

$21,900

$41,580

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Baptist

Cross Country

$165,193 69.6%

39.9%

860 – 1,080

$35,030

$49,139

$945,235
4,776.1%

$602,034
244.3%

$390,246
4,874.2%

$253,472
138.4%

$238,281
117.8%

$237,307
27.3%

$231,977
332.8%

$211,639
555.5%

$170,321
106.8%

$165,193
69.6%

$128,281
24.6%

$122,295
68.7%

$117,492
137.9%

$114,065
12.8%

$101,613
32.1%

$88,434
16.7%