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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	Molloy University	Other Sports	47127	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $47,127 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
2	Roberts Wesleyan University	Other Sports	5608.75	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,609 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
3	Daemen University	Volleyball	2000	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,000 2,665.1% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
4	Molloy University	Baseball	1821.56	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,822 517.9% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
5	Molloy University	Softball	1473.65	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,474 107.5% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
6	Roberts Wesleyan University	Bowling	1075.29	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,075 109.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
7	Roberts Wesleyan University	Cross Country	917.14	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $917 35.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
8	Molloy University	Basketball	850.68	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $851 4.3% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
9	CUNY Queens College	Baseball	830.71	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $831 314.2% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
10	CUNY Queens College	Softball	700.67	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $701 16.6% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
11	Roberts Wesleyan University	Swimming	679.08	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $679 167.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
12	Roberts Wesleyan University	Volleyball	642.3	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $642 284.9% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
13	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Golf	631.75	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $632 14.8% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
14	Molloy University	Volleyball	574	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $574 66.8% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
15	CUNY Queens College	Basketball	497.7	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $498 126.0% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
16	Molloy University	Lacrosse	447.97	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $448 20.8% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
17	CUNY Queens College	Soccer	416.51	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $417 30.2% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
18	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	409.28	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $409 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
19	Molloy University	Cross Country	381.62	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $382 99.9% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
20	Roberts Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	360.08	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 19.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
21	Roberts Wesleyan University	Field Hockey	330.69	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $331 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
22	Roberts Wesleyan University	Basketball	306.71	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $307 37.5% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
23	Roberts Wesleyan University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	281.25	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $281 1,217.9% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
24	Roberts Wesleyan University	Track and Field (Indoor)	267.36	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $267 1,316.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
25	Roberts Wesleyan University	Soccer	250.38	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $250 33.6% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
26	Molloy University	Soccer	152.77	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $153 39.1% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
27	CUNY Queens College	Volleyball	141.41	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $141 78.3% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
28	CUNY Queens College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	140.9	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $141 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
29	D'Youville University	Wrestling	99.22	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $99 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
30	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Bowling	98.86	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $99 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
31	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Basketball	77.14	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $77 72.7% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
32	Daemen University	Soccer	75.33	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $75 89.8% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
33	D'Youville University	Basketball	45.31	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $45 0.0% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
34	Daemen University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	43.78	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $44 86.5% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
35	Molloy University	Track and Field (Indoor)	30.14	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $30 72.6% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
36	Molloy University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	30.14	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $30 72.6% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
37	CUNY Queens College	Tennis	26.89	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $27 93.2% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
38	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Lacrosse	14.65	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
39	D'Youville University	Volleyball	11.83	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12 0.0% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
40	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Tennis	9.18	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9 110.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
41	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Volleyball	5.04	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
42	D'Youville University	Baseball	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
43	D'Youville University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
44	D'Youville University	Lacrosse	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
45	D'Youville University	Rowing	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
46	D'Youville University	Soccer	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
47	D'Youville University	Softball	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
48	D'Youville University	Tennis	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
49	D'Youville University	Cross Country	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
50	D'Youville University	Bowling	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
51	Daemen University	Basketball	0	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
52	Daemen University	Lacrosse	0	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
53	Daemen University	Tennis	0	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
54	Daemen University	Bowling	0	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
55	Mercy University	Baseball	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
56	Mercy University	Basketball	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
57	Mercy University	Field Hockey	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
58	Mercy University	Lacrosse	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
59	Mercy University	Soccer	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
60	Mercy University	Softball	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
61	Mercy University	Volleyball	0	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
62	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Field Hockey	0	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
63	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Other Sports	0	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
64	University of the District of Columbia	Basketball	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
65	University of the District of Columbia	Lacrosse	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
66	University of the District of Columbia	Soccer	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
67	University of the District of Columbia	Tennis	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
68	University of the District of Columbia	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
69	University of the District of Columbia	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
70	University of the District of Columbia	Cross Country	0	83.84	--	14287	36358	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
71	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Softball	-13.11	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
72	Molloy University	Bowling	-72.91	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
73	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Baseball	-93.15	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
74	St. Thomas Aquinas College	Soccer	-114.88	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
75	Molloy University	Field Hockey	-482.43	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
76	Molloy University	Tennis	-551.22	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372

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Other Sports

$47,127

81.7%

1,100 – 1,300

$25,938

$78,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Other Sports

$5,609

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Volleyball

$2,000 2,665.1%

73.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$18,944

$59,912

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Baseball

$1,822 517.9%

81.7%

1,100 – 1,300

$25,938

$78,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Softball

$1,474 107.5%

81.7%

1,100 – 1,300

$25,938

$78,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Bowling

$1,075 109.3%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Cross Country

$917 35.4%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Basketball

$851 4.3%

81.7%

1,100 – 1,300

$25,938

$78,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Baseball

$831 314.2%

64.3%

1,010 – 1,290

$5,339

$48,548

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Softball

$701 16.6%

64.3%

1,010 – 1,290

$5,339

$48,548

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – East Coast Conference

Swimming

$679 167.3%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

$2,000
2,665.1%

$1,822
517.9%

$1,474
107.5%

$1,075
109.3%

$917
35.4%

$851
4.3%

$831
314.2%

$701
16.6%

$679
167.3%

$642
284.9%

$632
14.8%

$574
66.8%

$498
126.0%

$448
20.8%

$417
30.2%

$409
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