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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	Point University	Cross Country	12504.59	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,505 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
2	Point University	Soccer	11186.41	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11,186 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
3	Point University	Volleyball	10720.65	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,721 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
4	Point University	Other Sports	10536.68	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,537 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
5	Point University	Baseball	9320.77	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,321 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
6	Point University	Football	9224.37	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,224 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
7	Point University	Swimming	7487.36	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,487 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
8	Point University	Lacrosse	6858.82	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,859 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
9	Montreat College	Golf	6169.62	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,170 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
10	Point University	Golf	4671.37	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,671 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
11	Point University	Softball	4572.4	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,572 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
12	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4467.71	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,468 794.7% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
13	Columbia International University	Softball	4157.35	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,157 1,040.7% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
14	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Soccer	3794.89	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,795 56.7% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
15	Brenau University	Tennis	3790.25	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,790 59.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
16	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Bowling	3679.75	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,680 11.7% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
17	Point University	Basketball	3630.83	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,631 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
18	Columbia International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3114.1	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,114 2,347.6% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
19	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	2532.9	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,533 1.5% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
20	Columbia International University	Soccer	2038.48	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,038 1,608.7% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
21	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Volleyball	1859.94	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,860 224.9% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
22	Reinhardt University	Baseball	1791.79	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,792 26.5% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
23	Columbia International University	Other Sports	1750	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,750 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
24	Montreat College	Wrestling	1521.4	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,521 65.2% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
25	Brenau University	Golf	1505.33	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,505 50.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
26	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Softball	1491.17	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,491 50.6% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
27	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Tennis	1409.63	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,410 401.2% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
28	Montreat College	Baseball	943.74	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $944 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
29	Bryan College-Dayton	Baseball	943.28	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $943 524.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
30	Milligan University	Volleyball	763.06	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $763 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
31	Bryan College-Dayton	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	692.41	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students 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 $692 147.7% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
32	Montreat College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	684.6	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $685 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
33	Bryan College-Dayton	Golf	657.07	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $657 930.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
34	Reinhardt University	Basketball	606.78	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $607 153.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
35	Columbia International University	Baseball	587.07	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $587 17.6% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
36	Montreat College	Softball	527.71	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $528 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
37	Brenau University	Other Sports	401.37	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $401 0.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
38	Brenau University	Softball	399.09	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $399 16.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
39	Milligan University	Basketball	290.36	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $290 5.1% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
40	Bryan College-Dayton	Basketball	248.45	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $248 149.1% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
41	Brenau University	Swimming	222.22	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $222 63.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
42	Milligan University	Bowling	218.94	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $219 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
43	Bryan College-Dayton	Soccer	182.8	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $183 24.0% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
44	Brenau University	Soccer	79.18	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $79 5.9% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
45	Milligan University	Other Sports	65.62	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $66 796.4% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
46	Brenau University	Basketball	58.59	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $59 57.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
47	Brenau University	Volleyball	53.44	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $53 92.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
48	Milligan University	Golf	47.62	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $48 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
49	Johnson University	Baseball	23.24	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $23 72.1% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
50	Milligan University	Soccer	17.21	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17 70.9% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
51	Brenau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	9.23	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9 80.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
52	Brenau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	9.23	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9 80.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
53	Johnson University	Basketball	5.36	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5 89.5% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
54	Bluefield University	Baseball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
55	Bluefield University	Basketball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
56	Bluefield University	Football	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
57	Bluefield University	Golf	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
58	Bluefield University	Soccer	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
59	Bluefield University	Softball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
60	Bluefield University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
61	Bluefield University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
62	Bluefield University	Volleyball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
63	Bluefield University	Wrestling	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
64	Bluefield University	Other Sports	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
65	Brenau University	Cross Country	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
66	Columbia College	Basketball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
67	Columbia College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
68	Columbia College	Golf	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
69	Columbia College	Soccer	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
70	Columbia College	Softball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
71	Columbia College	Swimming	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
72	Columbia College	Tennis	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
73	Columbia College	Volleyball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
74	Johnson University	Soccer	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
75	Johnson University	Softball	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
76	Johnson University	Tennis	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
77	Johnson University	Volleyball	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
78	Kentucky Christian University	Baseball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
79	Kentucky Christian University	Basketball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
80	Kentucky Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
81	Kentucky Christian University	Football	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
82	Kentucky Christian University	Golf	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
83	Kentucky Christian University	Soccer	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
84	Kentucky Christian University	Softball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
85	Kentucky Christian University	Volleyball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
86	Kentucky Christian University	Other Sports	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
87	Kentucky Christian University	Archery	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
88	Milligan University	Baseball	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
89	Milligan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
90	Milligan University	Softball	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
91	Milligan University	Swimming	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
92	Milligan University	Tennis	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
93	Reinhardt University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
94	Reinhardt University	Football	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
95	Reinhardt University	Golf	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
96	Reinhardt University	Lacrosse	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
97	Reinhardt University	Softball	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
98	Reinhardt University	Tennis	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
99	Reinhardt University	Volleyball	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
100	Reinhardt University	Wrestling	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
101	Reinhardt University	Other Sports	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
102	Truett McConnell University	Baseball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
103	Truett McConnell University	Basketball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
104	Truett McConnell University	Golf	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
105	Truett McConnell University	Lacrosse	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
106	Truett McConnell University	Soccer	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
107	Truett McConnell University	Softball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
108	Truett McConnell University	Tennis	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
109	Truett McConnell University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
110	Truett McConnell University	Cross Country	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
111	Truett McConnell University	Volleyball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
112	Truett McConnell University	Wrestling	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
113	Truett McConnell University	Other Sports	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
114	Truett McConnell University	Beach Volleyball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
115	University of Pikeville	Baseball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
116	University of Pikeville	Basketball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
117	University of Pikeville	Football	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
118	University of Pikeville	Golf	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
119	University of Pikeville	Soccer	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
120	University of Pikeville	Softball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
121	University of Pikeville	Swimming	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
122	University of Pikeville	Tennis	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
123	University of Pikeville	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
124	University of Pikeville	Cross Country	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
125	University of Pikeville	Volleyball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
126	University of Pikeville	Wrestling	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
127	University of Pikeville	Archery	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
128	University of Pikeville	Bowling	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
129	Reinhardt University	Soccer	-0.12	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
130	Bryan College-Dayton	Volleyball	-516.68	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
131	Montreat College	Volleyball	-606.89	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
132	Bryan College-Dayton	Softball	-723.73	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
133	Columbia International University	Golf	-790.75	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
134	Columbia International University	Volleyball	-871.42	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
135	Montreat College	Soccer	-1623.22	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
136	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Golf	-1989.94	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
137	Point University	Tennis	-2030.36	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
138	Montreat College	Basketball	-2312.13	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
139	Montreat College	Lacrosse	-3946.14	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
140	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Baseball	-3971.69	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
141	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Basketball	-4664.59	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
142	Columbia International University	Basketball	-5049.31	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$12,505 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Soccer

$11,186 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$10,721 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$10,537 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Baseball

$9,321 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Football

$9,224 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Swimming

$7,487 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Lacrosse

$6,859 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Golf

$6,170 0.0%

65.6%

970 – 1,140

$26,294

$39,763

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Golf

$4,671 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Softball

$4,572 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

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$11,186
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$6,859
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$6,170
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$4,671
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$4,572
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$4,157
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$3,795
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$3,790
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$3,680
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$3,114
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