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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	University of Mary Washington	Volleyball	5651.7	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,652 8,376.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
2	Warren Wilson College	Other Sports	1376.51	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,377 362,139.5% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
3	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Field Hockey	1099.33	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,099 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
4	University of Mary Washington	Swimming	839.45	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $839 286.8% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
5	Warren Wilson College	Basketball	759.48	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $759 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
6	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Basketball	658.65	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $659 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
7	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Volleyball	606.33	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $606 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
8	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Cross Country	539.47	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $539 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
9	Warren Wilson College	Lacrosse	526.93	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $527 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
10	Warren Wilson College	Soccer	521.43	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $521 745,000.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
11	Warren Wilson College	Cross Country	475.65	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $476 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
12	University of Mary Washington	Equestrian	447.45	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $447 35.7% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
13	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Soccer	351.04	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $351 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
14	University of Mary Washington	Softball	304.73	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $305 46.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
15	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Baseball	296.05	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $296 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
16	University of Mary Washington	Baseball	267.33	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $267 219.6% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
17	Warren Wilson College	Volleyball	211.46	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $211 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
18	Asbury University	Soccer	155.84	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $156 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
19	Warren Wilson College	Swimming	143	77.71	1,210 – 1,370	27913	27723	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Located in Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Warren Wilson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $143 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,723
20	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Track and Field (Outdoor)	142.75	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $143 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
21	Asbury University	Tennis	107.14	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $107 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
22	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Track and Field (Indoor)	95.19	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $95 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
23	Asbury University	Volleyball	58.82	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $59 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
24	Asbury University	Baseball	38.44	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $38 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
25	Pratt Institute-Main	Volleyball	10.71	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
26	University of Mary Washington	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4.6	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5 106.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
27	Asbury University	Basketball	0	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
28	Asbury University	Softball	0	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
29	Asbury University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
30	Asbury University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
31	La Sierra University	Baseball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
32	La Sierra University	Basketball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
33	La Sierra University	Soccer	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
34	La Sierra University	Softball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
35	La Sierra University	Cross Country	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
36	La Sierra University	Volleyball	0	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
37	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Softball	0	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
38	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Tennis	0	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
39	Pratt Institute-Main	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
40	Pratt Institute-Main	Soccer	0	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
41	Pratt Institute-Main	Tennis	0	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
42	Pratt Institute-Main	Equestrian	0	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
43	Pratt Institute-Main	Basketball	-8.67	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
44	Asbury University	Cross Country	-43.16	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
45	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	Golf	-83.33	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
46	Asbury University	Golf	-89.83	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
47	University of Mary Washington	Lacrosse	-96.17	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
48	University of Mary Washington	Tennis	-140.78	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
49	University of Mary Washington	Soccer	-276.9	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
50	University of Mary Washington	Field Hockey	-345.13	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
51	University of Mary Washington	Basketball	-401.8	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
52	Asbury University	Swimming	-685.43	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Volleyball

$5,652 8,376.0%

79.8%

1,190 – 1,380

$21,615

$49,411

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Other Sports

$1,377 362,139.5%

77.7%

1,210 – 1,370

$27,913

$27,723

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Field Hockey

$1,099 0.0%

95.2%

1,010 – 1,220

$22,872

$36,747

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Swimming

$839 286.8%

79.8%

1,190 – 1,380

$21,615

$49,411

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Basketball

$759 0.0%

77.7%

1,210 – 1,370

$27,913

$27,723

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Basketball

$659 0.0%

95.2%

1,010 – 1,220

$22,872

$36,747

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Volleyball

$606 0.0%

95.2%

1,010 – 1,220

$22,872

$36,747

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Cross Country

$539 0.0%

95.2%

1,010 – 1,220

$22,872

$36,747

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Lacrosse

$527 0.0%

77.7%

1,210 – 1,370

$27,913

$27,723

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Soccer

$521 745,000.0%

77.7%

1,210 – 1,370

$27,913

$27,723

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other

Cross Country

$476 0.0%

77.7%

1,210 – 1,370

$27,913

$27,723

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