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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	Covenant College	Volleyball	3378.72	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,379 1,457.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
2	Covenant College	Basketball	2340.78	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,341 23.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
3	Maryville College	Volleyball	1596.06	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,596 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
4	Maryville College	Softball	1448.71	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,449 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
5	Maryville College	Cross Country	1189.69	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,190 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
6	Covenant College	Golf	1066.33	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,066 9.1% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
7	Covenant College	Soccer	1028.83	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,029 53.1% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
8	Covenant College	Cross Country	952.2	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $952 818.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
9	Maryville College	Baseball	877.3	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $877 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
10	Maryville College	Basketball	578.39	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $578 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
11	Maryville College	Football	494.15	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $494 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
12	Covenant College	Baseball	458.63	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $459 6.8% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
13	Covenant College	Tennis	387.27	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $387 27.3% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
14	Maryville College	Soccer	335.53	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $336 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
15	Covenant College	Softball	296.09	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $296 32.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
16	Maryville College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	230.68	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $231 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
17	Covenant College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	10.87	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
18	Berea College	Baseball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
19	Berea College	Basketball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
20	Berea College	Golf	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
21	Berea College	Soccer	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
22	Berea College	Softball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
23	Berea College	Tennis	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
24	Berea College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
25	Berea College	Cross Country	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
26	Berea College	Volleyball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
27	Maryville College	Tennis	-332.43	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
28	Maryville College	Golf	-859.36	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Volleyball

$3,379 1,457.0%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$2,341 23.7%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Volleyball

$1,596 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Softball

$1,449 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Cross Country

$1,190 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Golf

$1,066 9.1%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Soccer

$1,029 53.1%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Cross Country

$952 818.7%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Baseball

$877 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$578 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Collegiate Conference of the South

Football

$494 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

$3,379
1,457.0%

$2,341
23.7%

$1,596
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$1,449
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$1,190
0.0%

$1,066
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$1,029
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$952
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$877
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$578
0.0%

$494
0.0%

$459
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$387
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$336
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$296
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$231
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$11
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