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Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing

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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	Clarkson University	Skiing	317506	82.5	1,190 – 1,380	32406	76970	#1 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Clarkson University opened as the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology in 1896, becoming a university in 1984. Many of the school’s 49 programs are still based in technology including Mechanical Engineering, the most popular major....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $317,506 51,064.0% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
2	University of Nevada-Reno	Skiing	51270	83.13	990 – 1,230	17226	49182	#2 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $51,270 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
3	Bates College	Skiing	41224	14.83	1,340 – 1,510	24723	59202	#3 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 92% first year retention rate, 79% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $41,224 1,079.0% Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
4	Bowdoin College	Skiing	21723	6.81	1,460 – 1,550	22228	61692	#4 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $21,723 29.7% Acceptance Rate 6.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
5	The College of Saint Scholastica	Skiing	18601	92.98	1,010 – 1,210	26083	62332	#5 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $18,601 55.8% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
6	Westminster University	Skiing	13562	65.13	1,120 – 1,290	26844	52994	#6 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $13,562 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
7	University of Vermont	Skiing	10947	73.04	1,300 – 1,450	20084	48164	#7 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 73% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $55 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $10,947 7,398.0% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $20,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
8	Alfred University	Skiing	4990	48	1,130 – 1,330	26470	41703	#8 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 48% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a 76%......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $4,990 0.0% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
9	Vermont State University	Skiing	3102	83.23	860 – 1,060	18442	41340	#9 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Vermont State University Randolph, VT Located in Randolph, Vermont State University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $45 to apply. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $4,126 each. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $3,102 310,100.0% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $18,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,340
10	Babson College	Skiing	0	16.16	1,400 – 1,520	32019	91354	#10 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 96% first year retention rate and 86% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
11	Boston College	Skiing	0	14.22	1,440 – 1,540	32519	85717	#11 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 14.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
12	Colby College	Skiing	0	8.03	1,430 – 1,540	16219	60052	#12 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 9 to 1, a 91% first year retention rate, and an 77% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
13	Colby-Sawyer College	Skiing	0	80.08	890 – 1,090	27496	37935	#13 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH Colby-Sawyer College was founded in 1837. Originally called the New London Academy, the school underwent a number of name changes, arriving at its current moniker in 1975....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $27,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,935
14	Colorado Mountain College	Skiing	0	100	--	7631	36307	#14 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 27% of students at Colorado Mountain College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
15	Dartmouth College	Skiing	0	6.02	1,440 – 1,560	20322	82541	#15 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 6.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
16	Harvard University	Skiing	0	4.18	1,460 – 1,560	17525	99572	#16 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 4.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
17	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Skiing	0	66.7	1,200 – 1,400	34170	62416	#17 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 88% first year retention......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
18	Middlebury College	Skiing	0	12.77	1,460 – 1,550	26233	57291	#18 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
19	New England College	Skiing	0	85.84	820 – 1,040	27398	31050	#19 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing New England College Henniker, NH Located in Henniker, New England College accepts 86% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students at New England College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $27,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,050
20	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	Skiing	0	76.53	920 – 1,100	28443	38325	#20 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Located in Paul Smiths, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accepts 77% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,325
21	Rocky Mountain College	Skiing	0	77.75	930 – 1,180	20791	41783	#21 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a somewhat selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 860 applications and accepted 700. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
22	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	Skiing	0	83.51	960 – 1,150	28217	52884	#22 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is located on the shore of Sebago Lake. 369 athletes, known as the Monks, compete in Basketball, Baseball, and Lacrosse, among others. 100% of students receive grant aid, averaging $31,558 each. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,884
23	Saint Michael's College	Skiing	0	89.76	1,220 – 1,340	27982	46898	#23 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Saint Michael’s College has over 30 majors available to students, the most popular of which is Business Administration and Management, General. The college has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 78% first year retention rate, 63% 4-year graduation rate, and 100% of students receive institutional aid....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,898
24	St Lawrence University	Skiing	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#24 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
25	St Olaf College	Skiing	0	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48373	#25 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
26	The College of Idaho	Skiing	0	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#26 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
27	University of Alaska Anchorage	Skiing	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#27 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
28	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Skiing	0	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#28 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
29	University of Denver	Skiing	0	85.38	1,200 – 1,390	45451	57118	#29 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
30	University of Maine at Farmington	Skiing	0	98.32	880 – 1,260	17451	31513	#30 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME The University of Maine at Farmington opened in 1864, originally known as the Western State Normal School. It underwent several name changes over the following century. The school newspaper is “The Farmington Flyer,” and the Beavers wear maroon, gold, and gray, and compete in the North Atlantic Conference. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 880 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,513
31	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	Skiing	0	89.14	1,110 – 1,340	24999	53671	#31 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 89% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 88% first year......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
32	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	Skiing	0	74.76	970 – 1,210	11429	46546	#32 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Found in Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay accepts 75% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 34% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued studying at the University......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,546
33	Williams College	Skiing	0	8.61	1,480 – 1,560	15894	71754	#33 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 51% men and 48% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 16,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,340. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 8.6% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
34	Plymouth State University	Skiing	-21319	97.73	880 – 1,080	20183	46466	#34 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 72% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
35	Michigan Technological University	Skiing	-24313	85.46	1,140 – 1,360	16879	69672	#35 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
36	Northern Michigan University	Skiing	-33126	85.05	990 – 1,210	15707	37996	#36 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 85% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
37	Montana State University	Skiing	-177467	99.38	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#37 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 19,900 applications and accepted 99% of them. Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
38	University of Colorado Boulder	Skiing	-1505472	78.09	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#38 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
39	University of Utah	Skiing	-1699407	90.15	1,110 – 1,340	16583	55239	#39 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Skiing University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 29,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $16,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239