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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	Indiana University-South Bend	Baseball	99.83	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $100 574.9% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
2	Indiana University-South Bend	Volleyball	98.5	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $99 104.5% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
3	Trinity Christian College	Baseball	55.56	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $56 94.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
4	Indiana University-South Bend	Soccer	23.81	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $24 124.0% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
5	Trinity Christian College	Basketball	21.28	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $21 98.2% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
6	Trinity Christian College	Soccer	6.49	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6 96.4% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
7	Indiana University-South Bend	Softball	2.86	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 100.9% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
8	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Baseball	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
9	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Basketball	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
10	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
11	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Football	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
12	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Soccer	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
13	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Softball	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
14	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Volleyball	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
15	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Other Sports	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
16	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Bowling	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
17	Governors State University	Basketball	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
18	Governors State University	Golf	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
19	Governors State University	Soccer	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
20	Governors State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
21	Governors State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
22	Governors State University	Cross Country	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
23	Governors State University	Volleyball	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
24	Governors State University	Bowling	0	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
25	Holy Cross College	Basketball	0	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
26	Holy Cross College	Golf	0	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
27	Holy Cross College	Soccer	0	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
28	Holy Cross College	Tennis	0	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
29	Indiana University-Northwest	Basketball	0	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
30	Indiana University-Northwest	Soccer	0	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
31	Indiana University-Northwest	Cross Country	0	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
32	Indiana University-Northwest	Volleyball	0	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
33	Roosevelt University	Baseball	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
34	Roosevelt University	Basketball	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
35	Roosevelt University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
36	Roosevelt University	Football	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
37	Roosevelt University	Golf	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
38	Roosevelt University	Soccer	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
39	Roosevelt University	Softball	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
40	Roosevelt University	Tennis	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
41	Roosevelt University	Volleyball	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
42	Trinity Christian College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
43	Trinity Christian College	Golf	0	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
44	Trinity Christian College	Softball	0	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
45	Trinity Christian College	Volleyball	0	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
46	Indiana University-South Bend	Basketball	-51.52	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388

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

Baseball

$100 574.9%

83.8%

950 – 1,190

$8,090

$41,388

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

Volleyball

$99 104.5%

83.8%

950 – 1,190

$8,090

$41,388

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

Baseball

$56 94.3%

88.7%

950 – 1,180

$17,218

$48,107

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

Soccer

$24 124.0%

83.8%

950 – 1,190

$8,090

$41,388

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

Basketball

$21 98.2%

88.7%

950 – 1,180

$17,218

$48,107

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

Soccer

$6 96.4%

88.7%

950 – 1,180

$17,218

$48,107

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

Softball

$3 100.9%

83.8%

950 – 1,190

$8,090

$41,388

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

Baseball

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57.3%

800 – 1,030

$17,377

$39,342

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

Basketball

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57.3%

800 – 1,030

$17,377

$39,342

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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57.3%

800 – 1,030

$17,377

$39,342

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

Football

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57.3%

800 – 1,030

$17,377

$39,342

$100
574.9%

$99
104.5%

$56
94.3%

$24
124.0%

$21
98.2%

$6
96.4%

$3
100.9%