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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	Grand Valley State University	Soccer	5074.7	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,075 32.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
2	Michigan Technological University	Ice Hockey	4844.23	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,844 362.9% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
3	Grand Valley State University	Volleyball	4387.72	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,388 49.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
4	Northern Michigan University	Ice Hockey	3682.93	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,683 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
5	Grand Valley State University	Basketball	3171.28	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,171 3,029.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
6	Grand Valley State University	Football	2923.57	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,924 1.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
7	Northern Michigan University	Skiing	1462.81	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,463 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
8	Northern Michigan University	Wrestling	1324.89	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,325 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
9	Michigan Technological University	Basketball	768.5	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $769 205.7% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
10	Northern Michigan University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	728.69	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $729 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
11	Michigan Technological University	Soccer	715.36	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $715 110.5% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
12	Saginaw Valley State University	Baseball	611.96	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $612 89.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
13	Northern Michigan University	Cross Country	576.77	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $577 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
14	Grand Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	447.04	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $447 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
15	Michigan Technological University	Volleyball	403.65	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $404 0.8% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
16	Grand Valley State University	Wrestling	394.17	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $394 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
17	Grand Valley State University	Golf	343.63	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $344 264,230.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
18	Saginaw Valley State University	Tennis	331.44	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $331 24.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
19	Saginaw Valley State University	Golf	307.23	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $307 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
20	Northern Michigan University	Other Sports	262.73	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $263 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
21	Grand Valley State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	236.96	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $237 45.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
22	Saginaw Valley State University	Soccer	107.71	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $108 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
23	Grand Valley State University	Lacrosse	44.13	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $44 97.3% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
24	Grand Valley State University	Softball	17.33	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17 34,560.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
25	Davenport University	Baseball	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
26	Davenport University	Basketball	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
27	Davenport University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
28	Davenport University	Football	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
29	Davenport University	Golf	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
30	Davenport University	Lacrosse	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
31	Davenport University	Soccer	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
32	Davenport University	Softball	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
33	Davenport University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
34	Davenport University	Tennis	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
35	Davenport University	Volleyball	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
36	Davenport University	Wrestling	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
37	Davenport University	Other Sports	0	98.27	--	19799	47041	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
38	Ferris State University	Basketball	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
39	Ferris State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
40	Ferris State University	Football	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
41	Ferris State University	Golf	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
42	Ferris State University	Ice Hockey	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
43	Ferris State University	Soccer	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
44	Ferris State University	Softball	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
45	Ferris State University	Tennis	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
46	Ferris State University	Volleyball	0	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
47	Lake Superior State University	Basketball	0	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
48	Lake Superior State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
49	Lake Superior State University	Golf	0	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
50	Lake Superior State University	Ice Hockey	0	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
51	Lake Superior State University	Tennis	0	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
52	Lake Superior State University	Volleyball	0	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
53	Michigan Technological University	Other Sports	0	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
54	Purdue University Northwest	Baseball	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
55	Purdue University Northwest	Basketball	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
56	Purdue University Northwest	Golf	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
57	Purdue University Northwest	Soccer	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
58	Purdue University Northwest	Softball	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
59	Purdue University Northwest	Tennis	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
60	Purdue University Northwest	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
61	Purdue University Northwest	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
62	Purdue University Northwest	Cross Country	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
63	Purdue University Northwest	Volleyball	0	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
64	Saginaw Valley State University	Basketball	0	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
65	Saginaw Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
66	Saginaw Valley State University	Football	0	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
67	Saginaw Valley State University	Softball	0	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
68	Saginaw Valley State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
69	Saginaw Valley State University	Volleyball	0	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
70	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Baseball	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
71	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Basketball	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
72	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
73	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Golf	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
74	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Soccer	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
75	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Softball	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
76	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Volleyball	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
77	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Wrestling	0	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
78	Wayne State University	Baseball	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
79	Wayne State University	Basketball	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
80	Wayne State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
81	Wayne State University	Fencing	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
82	Wayne State University	Football	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
83	Wayne State University	Golf	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
84	Wayne State University	Softball	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
85	Wayne State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
86	Wayne State University	Tennis	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
87	Wayne State University	Cross Country	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
88	Wayne State University	Volleyball	0	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
89	Grand Valley State University	Baseball	-0.02	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
90	Grand Valley State University	Tennis	-0.1	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
91	Northern Michigan University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-6.74	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
92	Northern Michigan University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-8.3	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
93	Northern Michigan University	Lacrosse	-32.67	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
94	Michigan Technological University	Tennis	-217.26	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
95	Northern Michigan University	Soccer	-254.75	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
96	Michigan Technological University	Cross Country	-315.69	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
97	Northern Michigan University	Basketball	-385.44	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
98	Northern Michigan University	Football	-564.62	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
99	Michigan Technological University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-588.38	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
100	Michigan Technological University	Football	-852.76	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
101	Northern Michigan University	Volleyball	-1279.84	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
102	Michigan Technological University	Skiing	-1524.52	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
103	Northern Michigan University	Golf	-2186	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

$5,075 32.9%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Ice Hockey

$4,844 362.9%

83.5%

1,150 – 1,370

$17,928

$69,672

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$4,388 49.7%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Ice Hockey

$3,683 0.0%

84.0%

990 – 1,210

$17,937

$37,996

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$3,171 3,029.7%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,924 1.8%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Skiing

$1,463 0.0%

84.0%

990 – 1,210

$17,937

$37,996

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Wrestling

$1,325 0.0%

84.0%

990 – 1,210

$17,937

$37,996

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$769 205.7%

83.5%

1,150 – 1,370

$17,928

$69,672

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$729 0.0%

84.0%

990 – 1,210

$17,937

$37,996

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

$715 110.5%

83.5%

1,150 – 1,370

$17,928

$69,672

$5,075
32.9%

$4,844
362.9%

$4,388
49.7%

$3,683
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$3,171
3,029.7%

$2,924
1.8%

$1,463
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$1,325
0.0%

$769
205.7%

$729
0.0%

$715
110.5%

$612
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$577
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$447
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$404
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$344
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$331
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