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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.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Clinton College	Basketball	6637.26	38.05	--	18768	24047	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,637 Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
2	Carolina University	Softball	5826.65	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,827 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
3	Carolina University	Baseball	3762.22	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,762 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
4	University of Fort Lauderdale	Softball	3139.55	0	--	14737	63721	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,140 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	University of Fort Lauderdale	Soccer	2900.39	0	--	14737	63721	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,900 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	Bethesda University	Basketball	2454.81	79.48	--	13965	37397	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,455 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
7	University of Fort Lauderdale	Track and Field (Outdoor)	2413.08	0	--	14737	63721	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,413 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
8	Carolina University	Soccer	1610.33	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,610 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
9	Carolina University	Volleyball	1399.21	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,399 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
10	Mission University	Golf	976.17	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $976 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
11	University of Fort Lauderdale	Baseball	921.77	0	--	14737	63721	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $922 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
12	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Football	782.58	81.73	--	17734	24718	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $783 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
13	Mission University	Soccer	165.88	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $166 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
14	Mission University	Softball	110.32	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $110 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
15	Regent University	Basketball	54.22	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $54 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
16	Bethesda University	Soccer	0	79.48	--	13965	37397	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
17	Ecclesia College	Baseball	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
18	Ecclesia College	Basketball	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
19	Ecclesia College	Soccer	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
20	Ecclesia College	Softball	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
21	Paine College	Baseball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
22	Paine College	Basketball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
23	Paine College	Golf	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
24	Paine College	Softball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
25	Paine College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
26	Paine College	Volleyball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
27	Regent University	Soccer	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
28	Regent University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
29	Regent University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
30	Regent University	Cross Country	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
31	Regent University	Volleyball	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
32	Mission University	Basketball	-3.9	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
33	Mission University	Volleyball	-84.38	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
34	Mission University	Baseball	-183.17	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
35	University of Fort Lauderdale	Basketball	-764.9	0	--	14737	63721	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
36	University of Fort Lauderdale	Football	-827.37	0	--	14737	63721	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
37	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-956	81.73	--	17734	24718	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
38	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Basketball	-1222.83	81.73	--	17734	24718	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
39	Bethesda University	Baseball	-1951.26	79.48	--	13965	37397	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
40	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Volleyball	-4227.36	81.73	--	17734	24718	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
41	University of Fort Lauderdale	Other Sports	-6643.13	0	--	14737	63721	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
42	Carolina University	Basketball	-8487.48	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
43	Clinton College	Volleyball	-18599.5	38.05	--	18768	24047	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Basketball

$6,637

38.1%

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$18,768

$24,047

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Softball

$5,827

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Baseball

$3,762

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Softball

$3,140

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

$2,900

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Basketball

$2,455

79.5%

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$13,965

$37,397

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$2,413

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

$1,610

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Volleyball

$1,399

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Golf

$976

59.5%

1,010 – 1,140

$21,138

$30,600

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – NCCAA Division I

Baseball

$922

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$14,737

$63,721