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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	Hardin-Simmons University	Tennis	3786.06	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,786 728.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
2	Hardin-Simmons University	Golf	3535.68	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,536 11.7% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
3	Texas Lutheran University	Basketball	3090.06	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,090 355.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
4	Howard Payne University	Golf	2825.27	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,825 2,973.3% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
5	Sul Ross State University	Softball	2552.86	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,553 262.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
6	Sul Ross State University	Volleyball	2473.74	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,474 15.1% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
7	Sul Ross State University	Soccer	2411.84	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,412 59,159.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
8	LeTourneau University	Basketball	1915.55	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,916 477.5% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
9	Sul Ross State University	Baseball	1901.2	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,901 49.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
10	Howard Payne University	Tennis	1678.44	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,678 750.0% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
11	LeTourneau University	Soccer	1584.95	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,585 594.9% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
12	The University of Texas at Dallas	Golf	1495.48	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,495 157.3% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
13	Sul Ross State University	Basketball	1441.75	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,442 39.6% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
14	LeTourneau University	Volleyball	1421.05	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,421 176.5% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
15	Howard Payne University	Softball	1363.96	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,364 1,170.8% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
16	Howard Payne University	Volleyball	1357.94	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,358 373.7% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
17	Texas Lutheran University	Golf	1338.54	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,339 20.8% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
18	Hardin-Simmons University	Basketball	1309.74	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,310 70.8% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
19	The University of Texas at Dallas	Soccer	1003.27	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,003 42.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
20	Hardin-Simmons University	Softball	983.61	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $984 320.3% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
21	Texas Lutheran University	Softball	978.81	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $979 65.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
22	The University of Texas at Dallas	Basketball	933.19	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $933 51.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
23	Sul Ross State University	Football	894.61	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $895 176.2% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
24	Texas Lutheran University	Baseball	815.64	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $816 540.1% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
25	LeTourneau University	Cross Country	662.95	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $663 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
26	LeTourneau University	Softball	562.04	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $562 55.6% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
27	Texas Lutheran University	Tennis	488.28	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $488 1.5% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
28	Howard Payne University	Baseball	454.42	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $454 11.9% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
29	Hardin-Simmons University	Volleyball	432	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $432 93.6% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
30	LeTourneau University	Baseball	430.91	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $431 164.0% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
31	McMurry University	Volleyball	381.25	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $381 0.0% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
32	LeTourneau University	Golf	360	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 56.4% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
33	Howard Payne University	Soccer	354.24	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $354 54.2% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
34	McMurry University	Golf	346.88	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $347 0.0% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
35	Hardin-Simmons University	Baseball	321.06	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $321 75.8% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
36	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	294.33	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $294 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
37	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	294.33	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $294 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
38	Hardin-Simmons University	Soccer	186.66	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $187 68.6% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
39	LeTourneau University	Tennis	173.91	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $174 73.4% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
40	Howard Payne University	Basketball	166.36	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $166 81.3% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
41	Texas Lutheran University	Cross Country	157.71	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $158 122.6% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
42	McMurry University	Baseball	99.86	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $100 3,992.6% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
43	Texas Lutheran University	Volleyball	93.79	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $94 105.9% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
44	The University of Texas at Dallas	Volleyball	61.18	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $61 94.3% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
45	McMurry University	Basketball	42.84	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $43 81.1% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
46	McMurry University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	13.59	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14 9.5% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
47	University of the Ozarks	Softball	0.04	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
48	University of the Ozarks	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0.03	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will 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 $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
49	University of the Ozarks	Baseball	0.02	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
50	Austin College	Baseball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
51	Austin College	Basketball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
52	Austin College	Football	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
53	Austin College	Soccer	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
54	Austin College	Softball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
55	Austin College	Swimming	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
56	Austin College	Tennis	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
57	Austin College	Volleyball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
58	Austin College	Water Polo	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
59	Austin College	Other Sports	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
60	Concordia University Texas	Baseball	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
61	Concordia University Texas	Basketball	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
62	Concordia University Texas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
63	Concordia University Texas	Golf	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
64	Concordia University Texas	Soccer	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
65	Concordia University Texas	Softball	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
66	Concordia University Texas	Tennis	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
67	Concordia University Texas	Volleyball	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
68	East Texas Baptist University	Baseball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
69	East Texas Baptist University	Basketball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
70	East Texas Baptist University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
71	East Texas Baptist University	Football	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
72	East Texas Baptist University	Golf	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
73	East Texas Baptist University	Gymnastics	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
74	East Texas Baptist University	Soccer	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
75	East Texas Baptist University	Softball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
76	East Texas Baptist University	Tennis	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
77	East Texas Baptist University	Volleyball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
78	East Texas Baptist University	Beach Volleyball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
79	McMurry University	Football	0	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
80	McMurry University	Soccer	0	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
81	McMurry University	Softball	0	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
82	McMurry University	Swimming	0	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
83	McMurry University	Tennis	0	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
84	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Baseball	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
85	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Basketball	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
86	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Football	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
87	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Golf	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
88	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Soccer	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
89	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Softball	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
90	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Tennis	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
91	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Cross Country	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
92	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Volleyball	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
93	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Other Sports	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
94	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Beach Volleyball	0	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
95	University of the Ozarks	Basketball	0	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
96	University of the Ozarks	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
97	University of the Ozarks	Swimming	0	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
98	University of the Ozarks	Tennis	0	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
99	University of the Ozarks	Wrestling	0	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
100	University of the Ozarks	Soccer	-0.03	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
101	University of the Ozarks	Other Sports	-0.05	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
102	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-6.7	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
103	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-27.27	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
104	Texas Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-51.42	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
105	Hardin-Simmons University	Football	-79.83	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
106	The University of Texas at Dallas	Tennis	-114.08	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
107	Texas Lutheran University	Football	-122.8	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
108	Texas Lutheran University	Soccer	-198.39	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
109	The University of Texas at Dallas	Baseball	-202.34	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
110	The University of Texas at Dallas	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-245.68	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
111	Howard Payne University	Football	-250.69	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
112	Hardin-Simmons University	Cross Country	-288.3	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
113	The University of Texas at Dallas	Softball	-317.8	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
114	The University of Texas at Dallas	Cross Country	-432.19	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
115	Texas Lutheran University	Other Sports	-2621.68	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
116	Sul Ross State University	Tennis	-2860.95	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
117	Sul Ross State University	Cross Country	-3812.81	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340

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

Tennis

$3,786 728.0%

96.5%

970 – 1,190

$21,321

$44,392

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

Golf

$3,536 11.7%

96.5%

970 – 1,190

$21,321

$44,392

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

Basketball

$3,090 355.2%

95.7%

1,040 – 1,240

$23,600

$48,125

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

Golf

$2,825 2,973.3%

67.7%

920 – 1,130

$25,768

$38,212

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

Softball

$2,553 262.0%

95.6%

900 – 1,100

$12,240

$34,340

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

Volleyball

$2,474 15.1%

95.6%

900 – 1,100

$12,240

$34,340

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

Soccer

$2,412 59,159.0%

95.6%

900 – 1,100

$12,240

$34,340

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

Basketball

$1,916 477.5%

38.0%

1,030 – 1,350

$27,007

$51,058

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

Baseball

$1,901 49.5%

95.6%

900 – 1,100

$12,240

$34,340

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

Tennis

$1,678 750.0%

67.7%

920 – 1,130

$25,768

$38,212

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

Soccer

$1,585 594.9%

38.0%

1,030 – 1,350

$27,007

$51,058

$3,786
728.0%

$3,536
11.7%

$3,090
355.2%

$2,825
2,973.3%

$2,553
262.0%

$2,474
15.1%

$2,412
59,159.0%

$1,916
477.5%

$1,901
49.5%

$1,678
750.0%

$1,585
594.9%

$1,495
157.3%

$1,442
39.6%

$1,421
176.5%

$1,364
1,170.8%

$1,358
373.7%

$1,339
20.8%

$1,310
70.8%