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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	The University of Texas at Austin	Football	1148437.13	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,148,437 15.9% Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
2	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Football	468777.06	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $468,777 23.3% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
3	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Football	259431.72	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $259,432 36.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
4	Texas Tech University	Football	228393.95	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $228,394 21.1% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
5	Iowa State University	Football	191276.14	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $191,276 0.5% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
6	Kansas State University	Football	190980.08	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $190,980 5.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
7	West Virginia University	Football	186193.34	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $186,193 542.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
8	Texas Christian University	Football	140066.4	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $140,066 49.5% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
9	Iowa State University	Basketball	106477.57	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $106,478 12.4% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
10	Brigham Young University	Basketball	98880.8	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $98,881 15.0% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
11	Brigham Young University	Golf	80032.68	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $80,033 260.3% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
12	Brigham Young University	Football	76802.88	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $76,803 18.1% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
13	University of Kansas	Football	68130.77	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $68,131 53.9% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
14	Kansas State University	Basketball	65450.35	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $65,450 266.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
15	West Virginia University	Basketball	63786.07	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $63,786 145.6% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
16	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Basketball	27499.31	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $27,499 37.0% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
17	The University of Texas at Austin	Basketball	26257.4	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $26,257 223.2% Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
18	Baylor University	Football	22807.07	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $22,807 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
19	Baylor University	Baseball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
20	Baylor University	Basketball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
21	Baylor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
22	Baylor University	Golf	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
23	Baylor University	Gymnastics	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
24	Baylor University	Soccer	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
25	Baylor University	Softball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
26	Baylor University	Tennis	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
27	Baylor University	Volleyball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
28	Baylor University	Equestrian	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
29	University of Central Florida	Baseball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
30	University of Central Florida	Basketball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
31	University of Central Florida	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
32	University of Central Florida	Football	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
33	University of Central Florida	Golf	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
34	University of Central Florida	Rowing	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
35	University of Central Florida	Soccer	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
36	University of Central Florida	Softball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
37	University of Central Florida	Tennis	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
38	University of Central Florida	Volleyball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
39	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Baseball	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
40	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Basketball	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
41	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
42	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Football	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
43	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Golf	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
44	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Lacrosse	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
45	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Soccer	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
46	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
47	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Tennis	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
48	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Volleyball	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
49	University of Houston	Baseball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
50	University of Houston	Basketball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
51	University of Houston	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
52	University of Houston	Football	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
53	University of Houston	Golf	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
54	University of Houston	Soccer	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
55	University of Houston	Softball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
56	University of Houston	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
57	University of Houston	Tennis	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
58	University of Houston	Volleyball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
59	West Virginia University	Baseball	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
60	West Virginia University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
61	West Virginia University	Golf	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
62	West Virginia University	Gymnastics	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
63	West Virginia University	Rifle	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
64	West Virginia University	Rowing	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
65	West Virginia University	Soccer	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
66	West Virginia University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
67	West Virginia University	Tennis	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
68	West Virginia University	Volleyball	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
69	West Virginia University	Wrestling	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
70	Kansas State University	Rowing	-1393.76	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
71	Kansas State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-4124.66	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
72	University of Kansas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-5967.36	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
73	Texas Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7987.17	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
74	University of Kansas	Rowing	-8733.04	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
75	Kansas State University	Soccer	-10516.28	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
76	Kansas State University	Baseball	-11110.69	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
77	Kansas State University	Volleyball	-12449.58	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
78	University of Kansas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-12888.59	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
79	Brigham Young University	Volleyball	-13169.67	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
80	Brigham Young University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-13364.55	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
81	Iowa State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-18456.32	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
82	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-18804.82	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
83	Texas Tech University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-22551.77	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
84	University of Kansas	Baseball	-23056.36	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
85	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Baseball	-23716.22	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
86	The University of Texas at Austin	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-23878.45	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
87	University of Kansas	Golf	-24419.7	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
88	The University of Texas at Austin	Rowing	-25968.59	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
89	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-26591.94	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
90	Texas Christian University	Beach Volleyball	-26759.08	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
91	University of Kansas	Soccer	-27468.68	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
92	University of Kansas	Softball	-27611.87	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
93	Texas Christian University	Equestrian	-28772.02	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
94	Texas Christian University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-29222.11	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
95	Texas Christian University	Rifle	-29441.3	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
96	The University of Texas at Austin	Beach Volleyball	-29471.04	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
97	University of Kansas	Volleyball	-29831.47	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
98	Brigham Young University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-30775.38	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
99	Texas Christian University	Soccer	-30946.62	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
100	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Rowing	-33722.76	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
101	Iowa State University	Soccer	-37636.89	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
102	The University of Texas at Austin	Soccer	-39031.08	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
103	Brigham Young University	Gymnastics	-41395.62	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
104	Texas Christian University	Other Sports	-41772.11	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
105	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Equestrian	-41809.85	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
106	Texas Christian University	Golf	-44425.15	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
107	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Wrestling	-45111.32	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
108	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Basketball	-45661.77	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
109	Brigham Young University	Soccer	-45702.12	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
110	Kansas State University	Tennis	-46543.11	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
111	Iowa State University	Wrestling	-48926.48	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
112	University of Kansas	Tennis	-49281.38	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
113	Texas Tech University	Basketball	-51204.14	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
114	Brigham Young University	Baseball	-52018.61	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
115	University of Kansas	Basketball	-53175.33	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
116	Iowa State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-53494.52	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
117	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Soccer	-53555.48	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
118	Brigham Young University	Tennis	-56411.43	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
119	Texas Christian University	Baseball	-56821.28	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
120	The University of Texas at Austin	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-59054.38	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
121	Texas Christian University	Tennis	-59105.25	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
122	Brigham Young University	Softball	-59739.44	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
123	Texas Christian University	Volleyball	-61377.85	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
124	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Wrestling	-63533.24	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
125	Kansas State University	Golf	-63797.65	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
126	Iowa State University	Softball	-67200.32	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
127	Texas Tech University	Baseball	-74903.25	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
128	Texas Tech University	Soccer	-76220.62	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
129	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Soccer	-76524.58	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
130	Texas Tech University	Volleyball	-76749.7	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
131	The University of Texas at Austin	Golf	-82363.8	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
132	Iowa State University	Gymnastics	-84117	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
133	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Softball	-86547.5	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
134	Texas Tech University	Tennis	-96030.33	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
135	The University of Texas at Austin	Softball	-96153.68	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
136	The University of Texas at Austin	Volleyball	-99069.57	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
137	Iowa State University	Volleyball	-100838.39	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
138	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Baseball	-108299.18	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
139	Texas Christian University	Basketball	-108680.28	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
140	Texas Tech University	Softball	-111416.04	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
141	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Tennis	-114154	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
142	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Softball	-114167.6	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
143	The University of Texas at Austin	Baseball	-118946.35	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
144	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Golf	-122101.55	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
145	Texas Tech University	Golf	-126840.33	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
146	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Golf	-131687.42	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
147	The University of Texas at Austin	Tennis	-132287.86	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
148	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Tennis	-138117.76	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
149	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Volleyball	-141828.6	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
150	Iowa State University	Golf	-152618.5	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
151	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Gymnastics	-153255.41	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
152	Iowa State University	Tennis	-204260	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$1,148,437 15.9%

26.6%

1,230 – 1,500

$18,036

$60,896

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$468,777 23.3%

76.6%

1,140 – 1,340

$19,900

$52,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$259,432 36.1%

75.0%

1,040 – 1,280

$18,291

$46,855

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$228,394 21.1%

72.7%

1,110 – 1,290

$16,773

$52,588

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$191,276 0.5%

88.7%

1,090 – 1,330

$17,354

$53,873

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$190,980 5.6%

82.0%

1,050 – 1,280

$18,745

$49,330

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$186,193 542.1%

77.8%

1,020 – 1,230

$13,691

$45,181

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Football

$140,066 49.5%

44.5%

1,190 – 1,380

$39,005

$60,435

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Basketball

$106,478 12.4%

88.7%

1,090 – 1,330

$17,354

$53,873

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Basketball

$98,881 15.0%

69.2%

1,310 – 1,440

$14,643

$58,450

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference

Golf

$80,033 260.3%

69.2%

1,310 – 1,440

$14,643

$58,450

$1,148,437
15.9%

$468,777
23.3%

$259,432
36.1%

$228,394
21.1%

$191,276
0.5%

$190,980
5.6%

$186,193
542.1%

$140,066
49.5%

$106,478
12.4%

$98,881
15.0%

$80,033
260.3%

$76,803
18.1%

$68,131
53.9%

$65,450
266.0%

$63,786
145.6%

$27,499
37.0%

$26,257
223.2%

$22,807
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