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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	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Football	259431.72	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#1 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
2	University of Utah	Football	231754.03	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $231,754 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
3	Texas Tech University	Football	228393.95	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#3 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
4	University of Colorado Boulder	Football	216518.28	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $216,518 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $98,881 15.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% 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	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $80,033 260.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% 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	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $76,803 18.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% 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	Baylor University	Football	22807.07	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#17 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
18	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	0.05	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
19	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Baseball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
20	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
21	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
22	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Football	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
23	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
24	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
25	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Ice Hockey	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
26	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
27	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
28	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
29	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
30	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
31	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
32	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
33	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Wrestling	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
34	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
35	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
36	Baylor University	Baseball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#36 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
37	Baylor University	Basketball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#37 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
38	Baylor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#38 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
39	Baylor University	Golf	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#39 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
40	Baylor University	Gymnastics	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#40 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
41	Baylor University	Soccer	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#41 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
42	Baylor University	Softball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#42 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
43	Baylor University	Tennis	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#43 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
44	Baylor University	Volleyball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#44 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
45	Baylor University	Equestrian	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#45 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
46	University of Arizona	Baseball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
47	University of Arizona	Basketball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
48	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
49	University of Arizona	Football	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
50	University of Arizona	Golf	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
51	University of Arizona	Soccer	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
52	University of Arizona	Softball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
53	University of Arizona	Tennis	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
54	University of Arizona	Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
55	University of Arizona	Other Sports	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
56	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
57	University of Central Florida	Baseball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#57 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
58	University of Central Florida	Basketball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#58 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
59	University of Central Florida	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#59 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
60	University of Central Florida	Football	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#60 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
61	University of Central Florida	Golf	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#61 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
62	University of Central Florida	Rowing	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#62 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
63	University of Central Florida	Soccer	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#63 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
64	University of Central Florida	Softball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#64 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
65	University of Central Florida	Tennis	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#65 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
66	University of Central Florida	Volleyball	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#66 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
67	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Baseball	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#67 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
68	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Basketball	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#68 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
69	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#69 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
70	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Football	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#70 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
71	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Golf	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#71 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
72	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Lacrosse	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#72 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
73	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Soccer	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#73 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
74	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#74 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
75	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Tennis	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#75 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
76	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Volleyball	0	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#76 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
77	University of Houston	Baseball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#77 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
78	University of Houston	Basketball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#78 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
79	University of Houston	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#79 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
80	University of Houston	Football	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#80 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
81	University of Houston	Golf	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#81 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
82	University of Houston	Soccer	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#82 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
83	University of Houston	Softball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#83 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
84	University of Houston	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#84 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
85	University of Houston	Tennis	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#85 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
86	University of Houston	Volleyball	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#86 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
87	West Virginia University	Baseball	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#87 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
88	West Virginia University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#88 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
89	West Virginia University	Golf	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#89 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
90	West Virginia University	Gymnastics	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#90 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
91	West Virginia University	Rifle	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#91 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
92	West Virginia University	Rowing	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#92 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
93	West Virginia University	Soccer	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#93 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
94	West Virginia University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#94 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
95	West Virginia University	Tennis	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#95 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
96	West Virginia University	Volleyball	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#96 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
97	West Virginia University	Wrestling	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#97 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
98	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-0.01	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
99	Kansas State University	Rowing	-1393.76	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#99 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
100	Kansas State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-4124.66	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#100 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
101	University of Kansas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-5967.36	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#101 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
102	Texas Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7987.17	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#102 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
103	University of Kansas	Rowing	-8733.04	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#103 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
104	University of Utah	Beach Volleyball	-10466.47	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
105	Kansas State University	Soccer	-10516.28	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#105 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
106	Kansas State University	Baseball	-11110.69	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#106 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
107	Kansas State University	Volleyball	-12449.58	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#107 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
108	University of Kansas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-12888.59	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#108 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
109	Brigham Young University	Volleyball	-13169.67	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% 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	Brigham Young University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-13364.55	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
111	University of Colorado Boulder	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-14289.79	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
112	University of Utah	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-15915.26	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
113	University of Utah	Lacrosse	-16646.1	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
114	University of Utah	Basketball	-18084.53	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
115	Iowa State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-18456.32	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#115 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
116	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-18804.82	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#116 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
117	Texas Tech University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-22551.77	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#117 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
118	University of Kansas	Baseball	-23056.36	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#118 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
119	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Baseball	-23716.22	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#119 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
120	University of Kansas	Golf	-24419.7	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#120 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
121	Texas Christian University	Beach Volleyball	-26759.08	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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
122	University of Kansas	Soccer	-27468.68	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#122 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
123	University of Kansas	Softball	-27611.87	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#123 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
124	Texas Christian University	Equestrian	-28772.02	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#124 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
125	Texas Christian University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-29222.11	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#125 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
126	Texas Christian University	Rifle	-29441.3	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#126 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
127	University of Kansas	Volleyball	-29831.47	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#127 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
128	University of Utah	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-30181.9	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
129	Brigham Young University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-30775.38	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
130	Texas Christian University	Soccer	-30946.62	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#130 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
131	Iowa State University	Soccer	-37636.89	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#131 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
132	University of Colorado Boulder	Basketball	-39524.45	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
133	University of Colorado Boulder	Soccer	-40569.85	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
134	Brigham Young University	Gymnastics	-41395.62	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
135	Texas Christian University	Other Sports	-41772.11	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#135 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
136	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Equestrian	-41809.85	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#136 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
137	Texas Christian University	Golf	-44425.15	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#137 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
138	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Wrestling	-45111.32	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#138 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
139	Brigham Young University	Soccer	-45702.12	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
140	University of Colorado Boulder	Lacrosse	-46225.36	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
141	University of Colorado Boulder	Skiing	-46391.83	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
142	Kansas State University	Tennis	-46543.11	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#142 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
143	Iowa State University	Wrestling	-48926.48	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#143 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
144	University of Kansas	Tennis	-49281.38	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#144 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
145	Texas Tech University	Basketball	-51204.14	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 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
146	University of Utah	Soccer	-51397.73	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
147	Brigham Young University	Baseball	-52018.61	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
148	University of Kansas	Basketball	-53175.33	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#148 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
149	Iowa State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-53494.52	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#149 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
150	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Soccer	-53555.48	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#150 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
151	University of Utah	Baseball	-54755.12	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
152	Brigham Young University	Tennis	-56411.43	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
153	Texas Christian University	Baseball	-56821.28	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#153 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
154	Texas Christian University	Tennis	-59105.25	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#154 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
155	Brigham Young University	Softball	-59739.44	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
156	Texas Christian University	Volleyball	-61377.85	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#156 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
157	Kansas State University	Golf	-63797.65	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#157 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
158	University of Utah	Skiing	-64988.31	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#158 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
159	University of Utah	Softball	-66924.17	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#159 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
160	Iowa State University	Softball	-67200.32	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#160 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
161	University of Utah	Golf	-70380.42	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#161 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
162	University of Colorado Boulder	Golf	-72654.83	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#162 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
163	University of Colorado Boulder	Volleyball	-72832.05	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#163 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
164	Texas Tech University	Baseball	-74903.25	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#164 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
165	Texas Tech University	Soccer	-76220.62	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#165 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
166	Texas Tech University	Volleyball	-76749.7	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#166 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
167	University of Colorado Boulder	Tennis	-77192.7	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#167 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
168	University of Utah	Volleyball	-79474.78	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#168 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
169	Iowa State University	Gymnastics	-84117	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#169 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
170	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Softball	-86547.5	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#170 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
171	Texas Tech University	Tennis	-96030.33	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#171 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
172	University of Utah	Tennis	-99268.82	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#172 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
173	Iowa State University	Volleyball	-100838.39	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#173 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
174	Texas Christian University	Basketball	-108680.28	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#174 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General 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
175	Texas Tech University	Softball	-111416.04	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#175 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
176	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Tennis	-114154	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#176 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
177	Texas Tech University	Golf	-126840.33	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#177 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
178	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Golf	-131687.42	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#178 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
179	University of Utah	Gymnastics	-134875.14	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#179 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
180	Iowa State University	Golf	-152618.5	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#180 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
181	Iowa State University	Tennis	-204260	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#181 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