This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Fort Hays State University | Basketball | 5642.86 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 2 | University of Central Oklahoma | Tennis | 5332.14 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 3 | Missouri Southern State University | Basketball | 4077.21 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 4 | University of Central Oklahoma | Volleyball | 3277.22 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 5 | University of Central Oklahoma | Basketball | 2926.58 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 6 | University of Central Oklahoma | Football | 2912.17 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 7 | Emporia State University | Other Sports | 2344.5 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
#7
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 8 | Missouri Western State University | Golf | 2314.38 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 9 | Missouri Western State University | Lacrosse | 1993.82 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 10 | Missouri Western State University | Softball | 1684.91 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 11 | University of Central Oklahoma | Softball | 1363.14 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 12 | Fort Hays State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 1124.48 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 13 | Missouri Western State University | Basketball | 1022.5 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 14 | Missouri Western State University | Tennis | 953.25 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 15 | Fort Hays State University | Football | 951.85 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 16 | Missouri Western State University | Soccer | 943.09 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 17 | Missouri Western State University | Volleyball | 812.38 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 18 | Newman University | Volleyball | 753.56 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 19 | Emporia State University | Softball | 684.33 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 20 | Missouri Southern State University | Football | 683.74 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 21 | University of Central Oklahoma | Golf | 680.71 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 22 | Lincoln University | Softball | 616.86 | 0 | 800 – 1,040 | 12673 | 32185 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationLincoln University
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| 23 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Basketball | 604.97 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 24 | Emporia State University | Volleyball | 597.38 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 25 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Tennis | 544.55 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 26 | Missouri Southern State University | Baseball | 523.19 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 27 | University of Central Oklahoma | Wrestling | 496.85 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
#27
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 28 | University of Central Oklahoma | Baseball | 416.19 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 29 | Emporia State University | Football | 356.32 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 30 | University of Central Oklahoma | Rowing | 305.28 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 31 | Emporia State University | Basketball | 300.66 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 32 | Lincoln University | Football | 257.39 | 0 | 800 – 1,040 | 12673 | 32185 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationLincoln University
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| 33 | Fort Hays State University | Volleyball | 222.65 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 34 | Missouri Southern State University | Volleyball | 206.47 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 35 | Missouri Southern State University | Softball | 180.74 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 36 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Soccer | 178.26 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 37 | Emporia State University | Baseball | 141.43 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 38 | Emporia State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 100.99 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 39 | Fort Hays State University | Wrestling | 95.64 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 40 | Missouri Western State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 93.23 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 41 | Lincoln University | Golf | 84.93 | 0 | 800 – 1,040 | 12673 | 32185 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationLincoln University
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| 42 | Missouri Western State University | Baseball | 75.98 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 43 | Missouri Southern State University | Soccer | 45.14 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 44 | University of Central Oklahoma | Soccer | 42.59 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 45 | Lincoln University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 37.3 | 0 | 800 – 1,040 | 12673 | 32185 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationLincoln University
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| 46 | Fort Hays State University | Soccer | 35.97 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 47 | Missouri Southern State University | Golf | 7.27 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 48 | Fort Hays State University | Baseball | 5.45 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 49 | Fort Hays State University | Golf | 0 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 50 | Fort Hays State University | Softball | 0 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 51 | Fort Hays State University | Tennis | 0 | 91.77 | 940 – 1,340 | 13774 | 44428 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationFort Hays State University
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| 52 | Lincoln University | Basketball | 0 | 0 | 800 – 1,040 | 12673 | 32185 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationLincoln University
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| 53 | Newman University | Baseball | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 54 | Newman University | Basketball | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 55 | Newman University | Golf | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 56 | Newman University | Soccer | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 57 | Newman University | Softball | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 58 | Newman University | Tennis | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 59 | Newman University | Cross Country | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 60 | Newman University | Bowling | 0 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 61 | Northeastern State University | Baseball | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 62 | Northeastern State University | Basketball | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 63 | Northeastern State University | Football | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 64 | Northeastern State University | Golf | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 65 | Northeastern State University | Soccer | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 66 | Northeastern State University | Softball | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 67 | Northeastern State University | Tennis | 0 | 99.35 | 930 – 1,140 | 11153 | 41207 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNortheastern State University
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| 68 | Northwest Missouri State University | Baseball | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 69 | Northwest Missouri State University | Basketball | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 70 | Northwest Missouri State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 71 | Northwest Missouri State University | Football | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 72 | Northwest Missouri State University | Golf | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 73 | Northwest Missouri State University | Soccer | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 74 | Northwest Missouri State University | Softball | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 75 | Northwest Missouri State University | Tennis | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 76 | Northwest Missouri State University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.13 | 970 – 1,180 | 15497 | 41695 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNorthwest Missouri State University
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| 77 | Pittsburg State University | Baseball | 0 | 87.27 | 930 – 1,180 | 19357 | 43793 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University
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| 78 | Pittsburg State University | Basketball | 0 | 87.27 | 930 – 1,180 | 19357 | 43793 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University
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| 79 | Pittsburg State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 87.27 | 930 – 1,180 | 19357 | 43793 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University
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| 80 | Pittsburg State University | Football | 0 | 87.27 | 930 – 1,180 | 19357 | 43793 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University
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| 81 | Pittsburg State University | Softball | 0 | 87.27 | 930 – 1,180 | 19357 | 43793 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University
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| 82 | Pittsburg State University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.27 | 930 – 1,180 | 19357 | 43793 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University
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| 83 | Rogers State University | Baseball | 0 | 66.83 | 800 – 1,070 | 13953 | 39324 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationRogers State University
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| 84 | Rogers State University | Basketball | 0 | 66.83 | 800 – 1,070 | 13953 | 39324 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationRogers State University
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| 85 | Rogers State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 66.83 | 800 – 1,070 | 13953 | 39324 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationRogers State University
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| 86 | Rogers State University | Golf | 0 | 66.83 | 800 – 1,070 | 13953 | 39324 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationRogers State University
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| 87 | Rogers State University | Soccer | 0 | 66.83 | 800 – 1,070 | 13953 | 39324 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationRogers State University
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| 88 | Rogers State University | Softball | 0 | 66.83 | 800 – 1,070 | 13953 | 39324 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationRogers State University
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| 89 | University of Central Missouri | Baseball | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 90 | University of Central Missouri | Basketball | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 91 | University of Central Missouri | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
#91
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 92 | University of Central Missouri | Football | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 93 | University of Central Missouri | Golf | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 94 | University of Central Missouri | Soccer | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 95 | University of Central Missouri | Softball | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 96 | University of Central Missouri | Volleyball | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 97 | University of Central Missouri | Wrestling | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 98 | University of Central Missouri | Bowling | 0 | 63.8 | 930 – 1,180 | 15728 | 41593 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Missouri
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| 99 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 100 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Football | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 101 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Golf | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 102 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Softball | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 103 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 104 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Volleyball | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 105 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Wrestling | 0 | 89.49 | 970 – 1,210 | 16249 | 43241 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 106 | Washburn University | Baseball | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 107 | Washburn University | Basketball | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 108 | Washburn University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 109 | Washburn University | Football | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 110 | Washburn University | Golf | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 111 | Washburn University | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 112 | Washburn University | Softball | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 113 | Washburn University | Tennis | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 114 | Washburn University | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | 890 – 1,140 | 12894 | 42881 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationWashburn University
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| 115 | University of Central Oklahoma | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -45.95 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 18893 | 43074 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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| 116 | Missouri Southern State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -241.52 | 97.06 | 950 – 1,200 | 11264 | 37866 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Southern State University
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| 117 | Newman University | Wrestling | -669.83 | 47.61 | 970 – 1,210 | 19315 | 47051 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationNewman University
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| 118 | Emporia State University | Tennis | -896 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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| 119 | Missouri Western State University | Football | -1601.42 | 99.96 | 890 – 1,140 | 12764 | 37499 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMissouri Western State University
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| 120 | Emporia State University | Soccer | -1820.24 | 97.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 15441 | 41389 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmporia State University
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