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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 Dubuque	Volleyball	1337.91	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,338 6.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
2	Simpson College	Volleyball	1014.71	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,015 514.2% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
3	Buena Vista University	Tennis	941	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $941 160.7% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
4	Simpson College	Softball	849.72	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $850 14.2% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
5	University of Dubuque	Basketball	730.38	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $730 61.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
6	Buena Vista University	Football	653.3	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $653 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
7	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Tennis	628.14	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $628 4,327.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
8	Buena Vista University	Wrestling	597.94	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $598 995.7% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
9	Buena Vista University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	540.08	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $540 34.1% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
10	Luther College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	512.73	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $513 74.7% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
11	Luther College	Wrestling	468.02	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $468 408.8% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
12	Luther College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	460	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $460 22,872.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
13	University of Dubuque	Ice Hockey	422.02	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $422 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
14	University of Dubuque	Soccer	387.85	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $388 5.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
15	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Volleyball	371.27	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $371 445.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
16	Buena Vista University	Golf	361.43	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $361 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
17	University of Dubuque	Lacrosse	335.8	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $336 6.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
18	Buena Vista University	Volleyball	315.56	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $316 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
19	Luther College	Tennis	292.76	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $293 1,386.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
20	Simpson College	Gymnastics	280.59	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $281 806.8% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
21	Luther College	Baseball	278.65	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $279 375.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
22	Luther College	Golf	272.62	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $273 132.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
23	Buena Vista University	Soccer	250.88	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $251 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
24	Luther College	Basketball	240.98	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $241 818.7% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
25	Luther College	Volleyball	200	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $200 187.2% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
26	Luther College	Football	190.64	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $191 2,655.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
27	Simpson College	Baseball	173.88	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $174 91.4% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
28	Luther College	Soccer	167.38	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $167 124.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
29	University of Dubuque	Golf	163.39	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $163 48.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
30	Simpson College	Soccer	157.92	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $158 264.5% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
31	University of Dubuque	Baseball	125.3	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $125 84.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
32	Luther College	Bowling	122.33	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $122 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
33	Simpson College	Football	107.5	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $108 107.6% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
34	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Football	74.99	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $75 9.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
35	University of Dubuque	Football	48.01	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $48 80.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
36	University of Dubuque	Softball	36.29	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $36 117.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
37	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Wrestling	14.98	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15 211.8% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
38	University of Dubuque	Track and Field (Indoor)	10.56	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11 92.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
39	University of Dubuque	Track and Field (Outdoor)	10.55	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11 92.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
40	University of Dubuque	Wrestling	6.86	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7 315.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
41	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Basketball	5.86	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6 98.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
42	University of Dubuque	Tennis	3.77	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4 96.9% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
43	Central College	Basketball	0.04	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
44	Central College	Baseball	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
45	Central College	Football	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
46	Central College	Golf	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
47	Central College	Soccer	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
48	Central College	Softball	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
49	Central College	Tennis	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
50	Central College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
51	Central College	Cross Country	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
52	Central College	Volleyball	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
53	Central College	Other Sports	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
54	Coe College	Baseball	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
55	Coe College	Basketball	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
56	Coe College	Football	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
57	Coe College	Golf	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
58	Coe College	Rifle	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
59	Coe College	Soccer	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
60	Coe College	Softball	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
61	Coe College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
62	Coe College	Swimming	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
63	Coe College	Tennis	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
64	Coe College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
65	Coe College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
66	Coe College	Cross Country	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
67	Coe College	Volleyball	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
68	Coe College	Wrestling	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
69	Coe College	Other Sports	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
70	Coe College	Archery	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
71	Coe College	Bowling	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
72	Loras College	Baseball	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
73	Loras College	Basketball	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
74	Loras College	Football	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
75	Loras College	Golf	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
76	Loras College	Soccer	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
77	Loras College	Softball	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
78	Loras College	Swimming	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
79	Loras College	Tennis	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
80	Loras College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
81	Loras College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
82	Loras College	Cross Country	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
83	Loras College	Volleyball	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
84	Loras College	Wrestling	0	18.54	1,020 – 1,200	22338	46069	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Loras College Dubuque, IA Loras College offers up to a Master's degree, with 33 programs to choose from. Business Administration and Management, General is a top choice. The private school also has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 82% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,069
85	University of Dubuque	Cross Country	0	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
86	Wartburg College	Baseball	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
87	Wartburg College	Basketball	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
88	Wartburg College	Football	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
89	Wartburg College	Golf	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
90	Wartburg College	Soccer	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
91	Wartburg College	Softball	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
92	Wartburg College	Tennis	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
93	Wartburg College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
94	Wartburg College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
95	Wartburg College	Cross Country	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
96	Wartburg College	Volleyball	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
97	Wartburg College	Wrestling	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
98	Wartburg College	Other Sports	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
99	Wartburg College	Bowling	0	99.41	1,010 – 1,200	23321	48795	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
100	Central College	Track and Field (Indoor)	-0.01	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
101	Central College	Wrestling	-0.03	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
102	Luther College	Softball	-22.58	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
103	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-28.35	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
104	Simpson College	Swimming	-31.65	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
105	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Baseball	-77.63	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
106	Simpson College	Tennis	-112.75	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
107	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Soccer	-126.85	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
108	Simpson College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-128.72	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
109	Buena Vista University	Other Sports	-139.31	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
110	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Softball	-152.68	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
111	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Swimming	-212.79	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
112	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Golf	-222.95	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
113	Simpson College	Basketball	-419.54	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
114	Simpson College	Other Sports	-434.7	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
115	Buena Vista University	Baseball	-439.09	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
116	Buena Vista University	Basketball	-453.51	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
117	Simpson College	Wrestling	-493.67	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
118	Simpson College	Golf	-666.96	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
119	Buena Vista University	Softball	-3415.18	77.61	1,010 – 1,240	18156	43572	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Rivers Conference Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 77% first year retention rate, and 56% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, and General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572

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

Volleyball

$1,338 6.4%

88.6%

950 – 1,200

$25,216

$44,960

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

Volleyball

$1,015 514.2%

88.9%

1,400 – 1,460

$23,637

$49,946

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

Tennis

$941 160.7%

77.6%

1,010 – 1,240

$18,156

$43,572

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

Softball

$850 14.2%

88.9%

1,400 – 1,460

$23,637

$49,946

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

Basketball

$730 61.1%

88.6%

950 – 1,200

$25,216

$44,960

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

Football

$653 0.0%

77.6%

1,010 – 1,240

$18,156

$43,572

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

Tennis

$628 4,327.1%

79.8%

1,110 – 1,280

$24,863

$47,667

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

Wrestling

$598 995.7%

77.6%

1,010 – 1,240

$18,156

$43,572

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$540 34.1%

77.6%

1,010 – 1,240

$18,156

$43,572

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$513 74.7%

84.0%

1,100 – 1,370

$24,790

$49,541

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

Wrestling

$468 408.8%

84.0%

1,100 – 1,370

$24,790

$49,541

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$1,015
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$850
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$730
61.1%

$653
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$628
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$598
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$540
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$513
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$468
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$460
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