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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	Washington University in St Louis	Basketball	5631.4	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,631 1.1% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
2	North Central College	Baseball	4439.82	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,440 18.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
3	North Central College	Softball	3335.61	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,336 1.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
4	North Central College	Soccer	3105.13	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,105 2.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
5	Washington University in St Louis	Volleyball	2971.26	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,971 441.1% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
6	Washington University in St Louis	Golf	2873	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,873 158.3% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
7	Washington University in St Louis	Softball	2646.09	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,646 55.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
8	North Central College	Football	2401	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,401 45.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
9	Washington University in St Louis	Soccer	2112.56	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,113 3,143.1% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
10	North Central College	Golf	1939.67	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,940 28.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
11	Carroll University	Basketball	1726.06	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,726 99.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
12	North Central College	Volleyball	1690.19	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,690 54.8% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
13	North Central College	Tennis	1637.64	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,638 14.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
14	Washington University in St Louis	Tennis	1597	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,597 67.6% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
15	Carthage College	Volleyball	1595.62	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,596 215.2% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
16	Washington University in St Louis	Baseball	1544.44	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,544 24,498.7% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
17	Carthage College	Tennis	1482.33	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,482 314.1% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
18	North Central College	Lacrosse	1432.79	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,433 49.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
19	North Central College	Wrestling	1396.86	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,397 80.7% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
20	Carthage College	Baseball	1224.09	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,224 378.9% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
21	North Central College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1164.98	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,165 88.5% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
22	North Central College	Track and Field (Indoor)	1157.92	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,158 107.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
23	North Central College	Cross Country	1080.65	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,081 85.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
24	Carthage College	Basketball	928.84	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $929 102.4% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
25	Carthage College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	821.44	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $821 51.6% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
26	North Central College	Swimming	788	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $788 622.7% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
27	Carroll University	Baseball	696.02	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $696 1,091.4% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
28	North Central College	Basketball	605.19	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $605 223.2% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
29	North Central College	Bowling	581.83	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $582 31.8% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
30	North Central College	Other Sports	569.56	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $570 30.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
31	Elmhurst University	Volleyball	517.36	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $517 1,293,500.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
32	Carroll University	Football	477.37	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $477 46.4% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
33	Carthage College	Golf	467.65	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $468 164.9% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
34	Washington University in St Louis	Football	459.27	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $459 13.0% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
35	Elmhurst University	Softball	439.1	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $439 1,097,850.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
36	Carthage College	Lacrosse	435.93	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $436 370.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
37	Carthage College	Water Polo	415.23	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $415 131.3% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
38	Carroll University	Volleyball	354.25	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $354 64.1% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
39	Carthage College	Soccer	351.93	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $352 37.1% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
40	Carroll University	Soccer	342.4	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $342 90.1% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
41	Carthage College	Wrestling	336.65	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $337 236.0% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
42	Washington University in St Louis	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	299.06	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $299 410.5% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
43	Carroll University	Lacrosse	268.26	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $268 34.8% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
44	Carroll University	Swimming	231.5	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $232 22.7% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
45	Elmhurst University	Tennis	187.14	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $187 284.5% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
46	Elmhurst University	Basketball	133.25	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $133 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
47	Carthage College	Football	132.64	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $133 26.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
48	Carthage College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	129	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $129 64.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
49	Carroll University	Softball	122	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $122 78.6% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
50	Washington University in St Louis	Swimming and Diving (combined)	115.26	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $115 85.0% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
51	Carroll University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	114.47	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $114 53.0% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
52	Elmhurst University	Football	86.22	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $86 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
53	Elmhurst University	Golf	82.34	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $82 11.1% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
54	Carroll University	Golf	73.54	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $74 44.8% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
55	Elmhurst University	Soccer	73.06	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $73 41.9% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
56	Elmhurst University	Bowling	51.1	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $51 958.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
57	Carroll University	Tennis	27.06	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $27 76.9% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
58	Elmhurst University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	25.25	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $25 252,400.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
59	Elmhurst University	Lacrosse	5.77	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6 88.1% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
60	Augustana College	Baseball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
61	Augustana College	Basketball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
62	Augustana College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
63	Augustana College	Football	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
64	Augustana College	Golf	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
65	Augustana College	Lacrosse	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
66	Augustana College	Soccer	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
67	Augustana College	Softball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
68	Augustana College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
69	Augustana College	Tennis	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
70	Augustana College	Volleyball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
71	Augustana College	Water Polo	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
72	Augustana College	Wrestling	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
73	Augustana College	Bowling	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
74	Elmhurst University	Baseball	0	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
75	Elmhurst University	Wrestling	0	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
76	Illinois Wesleyan University	Baseball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
77	Illinois Wesleyan University	Basketball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
78	Illinois Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
79	Illinois Wesleyan University	Football	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
80	Illinois Wesleyan University	Golf	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
81	Illinois Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
82	Illinois Wesleyan University	Soccer	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
83	Illinois Wesleyan University	Softball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
84	Illinois Wesleyan University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
85	Illinois Wesleyan University	Tennis	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
86	Illinois Wesleyan University	Volleyball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
87	Illinois Wesleyan University	Wrestling	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
88	Illinois Wesleyan University	Bowling	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
89	Millikin University	Baseball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
90	Millikin University	Basketball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
91	Millikin University	Football	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
92	Millikin University	Golf	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
93	Millikin University	Soccer	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
94	Millikin University	Softball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
95	Millikin University	Swimming	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
96	Millikin University	Tennis	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
97	Millikin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
98	Millikin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
99	Millikin University	Cross Country	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
100	Millikin University	Volleyball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
101	Millikin University	Wrestling	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
102	Millikin University	Other Sports	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
103	North Park University	Baseball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
104	North Park University	Basketball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
105	North Park University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
106	North Park University	Football	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
107	North Park University	Golf	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
108	North Park University	Soccer	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
109	North Park University	Softball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
110	North Park University	Tennis	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
111	North Park University	Volleyball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
112	North Park University	Other Sports	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
113	Wheaton College	Baseball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
114	Wheaton College	Basketball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
115	Wheaton College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
116	Wheaton College	Football	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
117	Wheaton College	Golf	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
118	Wheaton College	Soccer	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
119	Wheaton College	Softball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
120	Wheaton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
121	Wheaton College	Tennis	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
122	Wheaton College	Volleyball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
123	Wheaton College	Wrestling	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
124	Carroll University	Bowling	-68.57	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
125	Carthage College	Bowling	-1359	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
126	Carthage College	Softball	-2161.45	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Basketball

$5,631 1.1%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Baseball

$4,440 18.0%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Softball

$3,336 1.0%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Soccer

$3,105 2.9%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Volleyball

$2,971 441.1%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Golf

$2,873 158.3%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Softball

$2,646 55.2%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Football

$2,401 45.0%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Soccer

$2,113 3,143.1%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Golf

$1,940 28.9%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Basketball

$1,726 99.3%

66.8%

1,070 – 1,280

$25,171

$54,456

$5,631
1.1%

$4,440
18.0%

$3,336
1.0%

$3,105
2.9%

$2,971
441.1%

$2,873
158.3%

$2,646
55.2%

$2,401
45.0%

$2,113
3,143.1%

$1,940
28.9%

$1,726
99.3%

$1,690
54.8%

$1,638
14.3%

$1,597
67.6%

$1,596
215.2%

$1,544
24,498.7%

$1,482
314.1%

$1,433
49.3%