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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	Central Baptist College	Golf	2169.23	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,169 403.6% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
2	William Woods University	Softball	1979.7	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,980 33.8% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
3	Central Baptist College	Track and Field (Indoor)	1666.67	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,667 505.0% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
4	William Woods University	Golf	1548.52	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,549 2.4% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
5	William Woods University	Bowling	1117.05	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,117 408.6% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
6	Central Baptist College	Baseball	1113.56	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,114 70.9% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
7	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Basketball	1111.14	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,111 52.7% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
8	William Woods University	Tennis	968.14	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $968 79.5% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
9	William Woods University	Wrestling	906.6	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $907 Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
10	William Woods University	Other Sports	857.22	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $857 23.5% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
11	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Baseball	818.72	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $819 58.2% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
12	Central Baptist College	Wrestling	698.73	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $699 74.4% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
13	William Woods University	Baseball	639.08	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $639 29.1% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
14	William Woods University	Basketball	589.62	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $590 20.7% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
15	Williams Baptist University	Swimming	500	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $500 0.0% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
16	William Woods University	Volleyball	475.36	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $475 20.7% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
17	Williams Baptist University	Golf	454.55	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $455 0.0% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
18	William Woods University	Soccer	418.44	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $418 62.1% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
19	Central Baptist College	Volleyball	411.38	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $411 7.2% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
20	William Woods University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	362.81	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $363 3.3% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
21	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Cross Country	281.92	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $282 97.2% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
22	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Other Sports	279.44	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $279 3,712.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
23	Central Baptist College	Softball	261	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $261 45.8% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
24	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Lacrosse	240.88	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $241 283.1% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
25	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Softball	203.53	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $204 36.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
26	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Volleyball	184.89	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $185 74.5% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
27	Williams Baptist University	Soccer	102.04	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $102 0.0% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
28	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Soccer	93.92	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $94 603.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
29	Williams Baptist University	Baseball	89.29	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 0.0% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
30	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Golf	85	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $85 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
31	Williams Baptist University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	74.63	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $75 0.0% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
32	Central Baptist College	Cross Country	50	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $50 91.5% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
33	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Track and Field (Indoor)	13.5	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14 48.2% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
34	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Track and Field (Outdoor)	13.5	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14 52.1% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
35	Harris-Stowe State University	Basketball	9.38	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
36	Harris-Stowe State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0.1	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
37	Columbia College	Baseball	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
38	Columbia College	Basketball	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
39	Columbia College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
40	Columbia College	Golf	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
41	Columbia College	Lacrosse	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
42	Columbia College	Soccer	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
43	Columbia College	Softball	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
44	Columbia College	Volleyball	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
45	Columbia College	Other Sports	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
46	Columbia College	Bowling	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
47	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Baseball	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
48	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Basketball	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
49	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
50	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Soccer	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
51	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Softball	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
52	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Volleyball	0	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
53	Harris-Stowe State University	Baseball	0	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
54	Harris-Stowe State University	Soccer	0	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
55	Harris-Stowe State University	Softball	0	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
56	Stephens College	Basketball	0	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
57	Stephens College	Soccer	0	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
58	Stephens College	Softball	0	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
59	Stephens College	Volleyball	0	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
60	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Wrestling	0	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
61	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Bowling	0	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
62	Williams Baptist University	Softball	0	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
63	Williams Baptist University	Volleyball	0	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
64	Williams Baptist University	Wrestling	0	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
65	Williams Baptist University	Other Sports	0	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
66	Harris-Stowe State University	Volleyball	-7.83	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
67	Central Baptist College	Soccer	-22.67	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
68	Williams Baptist University	Basketball	-347.22	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
69	Central Baptist College	Basketball	-953.83	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Golf

$2,169 403.6%

46.4%

990 – 1,190

$16,672

$37,681

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Softball

$1,980 33.8%

74.5%

1,040 – 1,240

$22,925

$39,265

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

$1,667 505.0%

46.4%

990 – 1,190

$16,672

$37,681

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Golf

$1,549 2.4%

74.5%

1,040 – 1,240

$22,925

$39,265

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Bowling

$1,117 408.6%

74.5%

1,040 – 1,240

$22,925

$39,265

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Baseball

$1,114 70.9%

46.4%

990 – 1,190

$16,672

$37,681

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Basketball

$1,111 52.7%

75.2%

1,160 – 1,330

$33,392

$116,360

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Tennis

$968 79.5%

74.5%

1,040 – 1,240

$22,925

$39,265

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Wrestling

$907

74.5%

1,040 – 1,240

$22,925

$39,265

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Other Sports

$857 23.5%

74.5%

1,040 – 1,240

$22,925

$39,265

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Midwest Conference

Baseball

$819 58.2%

75.2%

1,160 – 1,330

$33,392

$116,360

$2,169
403.6%

$1,980
33.8%

$1,667
505.0%

$1,549
2.4%

$1,117
408.6%

$1,114
70.9%

$1,111
52.7%

$968
79.5%

$857
23.5%

$819
58.2%

$699
74.4%

$639
29.1%

$590
20.7%

$500
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$475
20.7%

$455
0.0%

$418
62.1%