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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	Winston-Salem State University	Tennis	72812.83	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $72,813 14,935.0% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
2	Saint Augustine's University	Golf	9318.17	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,318 79.8% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
3	Livingstone College	Football	6855.66	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,856 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
4	Saint Augustine's University	Football	6723.39	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,723 2,129.0% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
5	Virginia Union University	Tennis	5953.75	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,954 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
6	Bowie State University	Basketball	5450.79	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,451 80.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
7	Livingstone College	Basketball	5437.45	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,437 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
8	Bowie State University	Cross Country	5072.61	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,073 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
9	Winston-Salem State University	Football	2985.12	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,985 23.3% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
10	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Indoor)	2743.31	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,743 17.6% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
11	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	2515.71	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,516 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
12	Saint Augustine's University	Cross Country	2474.05	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,474 79.8% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
13	Livingstone College	Volleyball	1625.47	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,625 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
14	Virginia Union University	Football	1392.2	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,392 19.9% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
15	Winston-Salem State University	Cross Country	1235	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,235 73.7% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
16	Winston-Salem State University	Golf	1210.57	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,211 5.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
17	Virginia Union University	Softball	1027.94	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,028 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
18	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	714.11	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $714 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
19	Bowie State University	Volleyball	333.16	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $333 125.2% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
20	Winston-Salem State University	Softball	325.65	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $326 68.2% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
21	Livingstone College	Bowling	231	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $231 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
22	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Indoor)	219.23	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $219 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
23	Livingstone College	Cross Country	153.53	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $154 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
24	Virginia Union University	Basketball	113.21	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $113 92.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
25	Livingstone College	Tennis	15.5	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $16 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
26	Claflin University	Baseball	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
27	Claflin University	Basketball	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
28	Claflin University	Softball	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
29	Claflin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
30	Claflin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
31	Claflin University	Cross Country	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
32	Claflin University	Volleyball	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
33	Elizabeth City State University	Basketball	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
34	Elizabeth City State University	Football	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
35	Elizabeth City State University	Golf	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
36	Elizabeth City State University	Softball	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
37	Elizabeth City State University	Tennis	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
38	Elizabeth City State University	Cross Country	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
39	Elizabeth City State University	Volleyball	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
40	Elizabeth City State University	Bowling	0	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
41	Fayetteville State University	Basketball	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
42	Fayetteville State University	Football	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
43	Fayetteville State University	Golf	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
44	Fayetteville State University	Softball	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
45	Fayetteville State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
46	Fayetteville State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
47	Fayetteville State University	Cross Country	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
48	Fayetteville State University	Volleyball	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
49	Fayetteville State University	Bowling	0	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
50	Johnson C Smith University	Basketball	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
51	Johnson C Smith University	Football	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
52	Johnson C Smith University	Golf	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
53	Johnson C Smith University	Softball	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
54	Johnson C Smith University	Tennis	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
55	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
56	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
57	Johnson C Smith University	Cross Country	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
58	Johnson C Smith University	Volleyball	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
59	Johnson C Smith University	Bowling	0	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
60	Lincoln University	Baseball	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
61	Lincoln University	Basketball	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
62	Lincoln University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
63	Lincoln University	Football	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
64	Lincoln University	Soccer	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
65	Lincoln University	Softball	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
66	Lincoln University	Volleyball	0	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
67	Shaw University	Basketball	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
68	Shaw University	Football	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
69	Shaw University	Soccer	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
70	Shaw University	Softball	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
71	Shaw University	Tennis	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
72	Shaw University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
73	Shaw University	Cross Country	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
74	Shaw University	Volleyball	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
75	Shaw University	Bowling	0	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
76	Virginia State University	Baseball	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
77	Virginia State University	Basketball	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
78	Virginia State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
79	Virginia State University	Football	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
80	Virginia State University	Golf	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
81	Virginia State University	Lacrosse	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
82	Virginia State University	Soccer	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
83	Virginia State University	Softball	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
84	Virginia State University	Tennis	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
85	Virginia State University	Volleyball	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
86	Virginia State University	Bowling	0	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
87	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-108.74	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
88	Bowie State University	Football	-121.91	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
89	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-194.01	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
90	Virginia Union University	Volleyball	-448.46	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
91	Winston-Salem State University	Basketball	-471.5	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
92	Winston-Salem State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-753.45	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
93	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-1142.24	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
94	Winston-Salem State University	Volleyball	-1281.6	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
95	Virginia Union University	Bowling	-1837	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
96	Bowie State University	Bowling	-2183.12	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
97	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-2286.95	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
98	Saint Augustine's University	Volleyball	-2762.91	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
99	Bowie State University	Softball	-2989.04	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
100	Virginia Union University	Cross Country	-3295.12	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
101	Bowie State University	Tennis	-5867.5	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
102	Winston-Salem State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-6111.48	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
103	Livingstone College	Softball	-6220.64	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
104	Virginia Union University	Golf	-8455.17	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
105	Saint Augustine's University	Basketball	-14357.74	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
106	Livingstone College	Golf	-36659.5	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Tennis

$72,813 14,935.0%

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,948

$40,557

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Golf

$9,318 79.8%

34.7%

760 – 920

$18,373

$26,999

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$6,856 0.0%

74.1%

780 – 930

$15,162

$24,024

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$6,723 2,129.0%

34.7%

760 – 920

$18,373

$26,999

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Tennis

$5,954 0.0%

97.8%

800 – 1,000

$18,496

$27,977

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$5,451 80.1%

75.0%

770 – 980

$16,117

$43,877

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$5,437 0.0%

74.1%

780 – 930

$15,162

$24,024

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Cross Country

$5,073

75.0%

770 – 980

$16,117

$43,877

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$2,985 23.3%

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,948

$40,557

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Indoor)

$2,743 17.6%

34.7%

760 – 920

$18,373

$26,999

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$2,516 0.0%

97.8%

800 – 1,000

$18,496

$27,977

$72,813
14,935.0%

$9,318
79.8%

$6,856
0.0%

$6,723
2,129.0%

$5,954
0.0%

$5,451
80.1%

$5,437
0.0%

$2,985
23.3%

$2,743
17.6%

$2,516
0.0%

$2,474
79.8%

$1,625
0.0%

$1,392
19.9%

$1,235
73.7%

$1,211
5.8%

$1,028
0.0%

$714
0.0%