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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	The University of Texas at El Paso	Basketball	923.71	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $924 98.0% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
2	Sam Houston State University	Basketball	0.03	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
3	Florida International University	Baseball	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
4	Florida International University	Basketball	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
5	Florida International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International 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 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
6	Florida International University	Football	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
7	Florida International University	Golf	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
8	Florida International University	Soccer	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
9	Florida International University	Softball	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
10	Florida International University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International 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 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
11	Florida International University	Tennis	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
12	Florida International University	Volleyball	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
13	Florida International University	Beach Volleyball	0	54.66	1,080 – 1,270	10742	47768	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,768
14	Jacksonville State University	Baseball	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
15	Jacksonville State University	Basketball	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
16	Jacksonville State University	Football	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
17	Jacksonville State University	Golf	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
18	Jacksonville State University	Rifle	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
19	Jacksonville State University	Soccer	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
20	Jacksonville State University	Softball	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
21	Jacksonville State University	Tennis	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
22	Jacksonville State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
23	Jacksonville State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
24	Jacksonville State University	Cross Country	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
25	Jacksonville State University	Volleyball	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
26	Jacksonville State University	Beach Volleyball	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
27	Jacksonville State University	Bowling	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
28	Liberty University	Baseball	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
29	Liberty University	Basketball	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
30	Liberty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
31	Liberty University	Field Hockey	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
32	Liberty University	Football	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
33	Liberty University	Golf	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
34	Liberty University	Lacrosse	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
35	Liberty University	Soccer	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
36	Liberty University	Softball	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
37	Liberty University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
38	Liberty University	Tennis	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
39	Liberty University	Volleyball	0	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
40	Louisiana Tech University	Baseball	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
41	Louisiana Tech University	Basketball	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
42	Louisiana Tech University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
43	Louisiana Tech University	Football	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
44	Louisiana Tech University	Golf	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
45	Louisiana Tech University	Soccer	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
46	Louisiana Tech University	Softball	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
47	Louisiana Tech University	Tennis	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
48	Louisiana Tech University	Volleyball	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
49	Louisiana Tech University	Bowling	0	90.73	1,050 – 1,280	12593	44903	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Found in Ruston, Louisiana Tech University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Louisiana Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $12,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,903
50	Middle Tennessee State University	Baseball	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
51	Middle Tennessee State University	Basketball	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
52	Middle Tennessee State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
53	Middle Tennessee State University	Football	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
54	Middle Tennessee State University	Golf	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
55	Middle Tennessee State University	Soccer	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
56	Middle Tennessee State University	Softball	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
57	Middle Tennessee State University	Tennis	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
58	Middle Tennessee State University	Volleyball	0	68	1,010 – 1,240	12700	39941	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
59	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Baseball	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
60	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Basketball	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
61	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
62	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Football	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
63	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Golf	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
64	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Soccer	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
65	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Softball	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
66	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
67	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Tennis	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
68	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Cross Country	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
69	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Volleyball	0	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
70	Sam Houston State University	Baseball	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
71	Sam Houston State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
72	Sam Houston State University	Football	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
73	Sam Houston State University	Soccer	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
74	Sam Houston State University	Softball	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
75	Sam Houston State University	Tennis	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
76	Sam Houston State University	Volleyball	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
77	Sam Houston State University	Bowling	0	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
78	The University of Texas at El Paso	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
79	The University of Texas at El Paso	Football	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
80	The University of Texas at El Paso	Golf	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
81	The University of Texas at El Paso	Rifle	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
82	The University of Texas at El Paso	Soccer	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
83	The University of Texas at El Paso	Softball	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
84	The University of Texas at El Paso	Tennis	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
85	The University of Texas at El Paso	Volleyball	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
86	The University of Texas at El Paso	Beach Volleyball	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
87	Western Kentucky University	Baseball	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
88	Western Kentucky University	Basketball	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
89	Western Kentucky University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
90	Western Kentucky University	Football	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
91	Western Kentucky University	Golf	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
92	Western Kentucky University	Soccer	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
93	Western Kentucky University	Softball	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
94	Western Kentucky University	Tennis	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
95	Western Kentucky University	Volleyball	0	93.87	970 – 1,210	12054	38156	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Located in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Western Kentucky University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 78%......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,156
96	Sam Houston State University	Golf	-0.12	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Basketball

$924 98.0%

99.9%

880 – 1,100

$10,333

$37,978

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Basketball

$0 0.0%

90.3%

930 – 1,130

$14,556

$45,337

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Baseball

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Basketball

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Football

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Golf

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Soccer

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Softball

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Swimming and Diving (combined)

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Conference USA

Tennis

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54.7%

1,080 – 1,270

$10,742

$47,768

$924
98.0%

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