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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	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Tennis	10841.8	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,842 1.6% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
2	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Baseball	8148.46	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,148 8.8% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
3	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Lacrosse	8039.97	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,040 9.7% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
4	Huntington University	Basketball	7470.61	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,471 48.5% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
5	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Golf	6563.47	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,563 13.8% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
6	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Bowling	4823.33	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,823 22.2% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
7	Huntington University	Softball	3565.22	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,565 31.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
8	Huntington University	Baseball	3464.03	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,464 43.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
9	Spring Arbor University	Golf	2238.07	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,238 8.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
10	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Soccer	2163.56	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,164 3.0% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
11	Huntington University	Golf	1825.91	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,826 7.4% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
12	Huntington University	Volleyball	1779.62	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,780 24.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
13	Spring Arbor University	Basketball	1265.24	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,265 19.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
14	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	677.79	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $678 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
15	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Other Sports	661.41	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $661 268.2% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
16	Spring Arbor University	Other Sports	640.53	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $641 15.8% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
17	Huntington University	Soccer	611.25	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $611 68.9% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
18	Spring Arbor University	Softball	561.53	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $562 10.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
19	Spring Arbor University	Bowling	286.88	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $287 60.9% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
20	Huntington University	Tennis	183	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $183 63.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
21	Huntington University	Other Sports	143.55	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $144 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
22	Huntington University	Bowling	141.12	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $141 23.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
23	Spring Arbor University	Tennis	99.19	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $99 16.1% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
24	Spring Arbor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	81.02	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $81 36.3% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
25	Huntington University	Track and Field (Indoor)	74.37	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $74 56.4% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
26	Huntington University	Cross Country	67	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $67 94.9% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
27	Huntington University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	53.87	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $54 43.9% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
28	Bethel University	Baseball	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
29	Bethel University	Basketball	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
30	Bethel University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
31	Bethel University	Golf	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
32	Bethel University	Lacrosse	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
33	Bethel University	Soccer	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
34	Bethel University	Softball	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
35	Bethel University	Swimming	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
36	Bethel University	Tennis	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
37	Bethel University	Volleyball	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
38	Bethel University	Other Sports	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
39	Bethel University	Bowling	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
40	Goshen College	Baseball	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
41	Goshen College	Basketball	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
42	Goshen College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
43	Goshen College	Soccer	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
44	Goshen College	Softball	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
45	Goshen College	Tennis	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
46	Goshen College	Volleyball	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
47	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Baseball	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
48	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Basketball	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
49	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
50	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Golf	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
51	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Soccer	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
52	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Softball	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
53	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Tennis	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
54	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Volleyball	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
55	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Bowling	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
56	Spring Arbor University	Soccer	-7.46	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
57	Spring Arbor University	Baseball	-364.33	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
58	Spring Arbor University	Volleyball	-554.82	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
59	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Softball	-1213.95	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
60	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Volleyball	-4403.25	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
61	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Basketball	-9413.19	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Tennis

$10,842 1.6%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Baseball

$8,148 8.8%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Lacrosse

$8,040 9.7%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Basketball

$7,471 48.5%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Golf

$6,563 13.8%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Bowling

$4,823 22.2%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Softball

$3,565 31.7%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Baseball

$3,464 43.7%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Golf

$2,238 8.6%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Soccer

$2,164 3.0%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Crossroads League

Golf

$1,826 7.4%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

$10,842
1.6%

$8,148
8.8%

$8,040
9.7%

$7,471
48.5%

$6,563
13.8%

$4,823
22.2%

$3,565
31.7%

$3,464
43.7%

$2,238
8.6%

$2,164
3.0%

$1,826
7.4%

$1,780
24.3%

$1,265
19.6%

$661
268.2%

$641
15.8%

$611
68.9%

$562
10.6%